Assoc Buyer Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Assoc Buyer Boiler Tube Company Lyman, SC 29365 Be a part of a dynamic Procurement Team, Boiler Tube Company is a global leader in providing innovative, high quality steam generation and energy-related products and services to the power generation and processing industries. The Buyer will collaborate with the team on assessing products, services and negotiating contracts.

We offer:

Competitive Pay Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Paid Holidays and Vacation 401 with

Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Essential Responsibilities:

This job is responsible for the procurement of complex materials, equipment and services for a manufacturing facility producing products for the power industry. This position will issue Requests for Quotation, evaluate Supplier bids, negotiate final price and Terms & Conditions and issue Purchase Orders to Suppliers for steel commodities such as tube, pipe, machined items, and fabricated plate assemblies. The overall objective is to deliver all goods and services at or below budget while meeting quality and schedule requirements. Included is analysis of current market price levels and delivery trends. This position will also evaluate overall performance of existing Suppliers, investigate new competitive suppliers, and complete the qualification / requalification process. Formulate a procurement strategy for assigned commodities in support of project material, equipment and service purchases, taking into consideration cost, quality and schedule requirements. Negotiate Long Term Supply Agreements for selective commodities with the objective of ensuring delivery and volume price discounts. Interface with Suppliers and Engineering as the lead in developing Cost Reduction opportunities for assigned commodities. Responsible for timely processing of Supplier non-conformances including the resolution of back charges, schedule and warranty issues. Identify synergies between sister companies and develop mutually beneficial procurement strategies to leverage Babcock Power Inc spend. Evaluate and manage Supplier performance. Continuously search for new qualified, competitive Suppliers. Responsible for management of Supplier Qualification for assigned commodities. Travel to Suppliers, Customers and Sister Companies, as required. Job Requirements /

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Supply Chain or similar area of study. Experience in Supply Management, knowledge of Boiler and Environmental Power Generation Products is a plus. Requires above average computer skills including MS Office products ERP Software knowledge is a plus.