Buyer- Charlotte, NC

The Buyer is responsible for the sourcing process of the products assigned up to the contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will manage the supplier relationships, driving the bid list in accordance to the set strategy.

This role will support a large highway construction project in the Carolinas from the Charlotte, NC Office.

Responsibilities:

• Research identify & qualify an approved list of supplier’s vendor list
• Define & manage list of suppliers within the vendor list ensuring compliance approval with set procedures
• Analyze/assess and negotiate offers received from suppliers ensuring commercial verification
• Coordinate with technical department to assess supplier proposals
• Prepare a summary of final bid recommendation inclusive of offers comparison, to be communicated with the requesting business unit and the final approvers
• Draft terms & conditions of the contracts/purchase orders in coordination with legal & contract team
• Manage the relationship with the supplier in accordance to internal governance & compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business administration or related field required
• Master’s degree in Engineering, MBA or related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in similar role
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Background experience conducting research & market analysis
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and networking skills
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Proficient with Microsoft products suite (excel/PowerPoint/access)
• A team player with flexible and results orientated approach