Job Details
Akkodis is seeking a Buyer for a contract position with a client located in Orlando, FL. In this role you will take care of Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Purchasing Manager. Provides supervision, training, and guidance to other purchasing personnel. Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and other project discipline supervisors to perform assigned duties. Maintains contacts with global business unit Procurement personnel, including functional supervisors, and other Procurement supervisors of Expediting, Supplier Quality, Traffic & Logistics, and Field Procurement to coordinate the project Purchasing operations and to maintain an awareness of the performance and operating problems of contractors on other jobs. Coordinate the development of problem resolutions, of claims settlements, and other contractual matters. Maintains contacts with corporate service departments such as Finance and Project Controls. Maintains contacts with client personnel as authorized and or directed by the Project Procurement.
Pay/Salary Range: $29.30/hr. - $63.35/hr.
Buyer job responsibilities include:
- By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments.
- Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.
- Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders.
- Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. Degree in related field plus 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
Proficiency in all phases of procurement.
Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
Experience with procurements for Government projects.
Skill in working effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists and compilation of bid requests.
Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation.
Knowledge of negotiation of contracted terms and conciliation, and award of commitments.
Proficiency in administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes.
Knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers.
Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management.
Materials management, expediting and purchasing.
BPS experience with an understanding of stock codes and various construction materials.
Possess a good understanding of material types, electrical, piping, mechanical and instrumentation.
If you are interested in this Buyer job in Orlando, FL then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Misty Fugate at ...@Akkodisgroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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