Buyer
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Develop sourcing strategies, manage the pre-construction process, and analyze supplier relationships to deliver cost savings. Assist in supplier selection, invite tenders, and review quotations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and policies. Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and repair services for assigned projects, working closely with the finance team on project cost management, month-end accruals, and AP/PO issues. Monitor market changes for potential cost impacts and establish goal-setting processes with suppliers to improve performance and information flow. Ensure required product certificates and warranties are provided to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or above
- 2+ years of experience in procurement
- Good understanding of procurement processes
- Familiarity with overall supply chain procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to use procurement related software, such as ERP systems
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- High level of attention to detail, and highly organized
- Independent and self-motivated with experience managing within a distributed office environment
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees
- Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude
- Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
- May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks
- Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials
- Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms
- Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job
- Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation
- Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor
- Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment
- Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions
- Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests
- Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Familiarity with overall supply chain procedures, construction specific preferred
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin desired
- Start-up experience
- Semiconductor construction experience
- International work experience, a plus
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