Buyer (Intermediate or Senior Level)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the procurement of goods and services from various outside vendors required to support field operations from a capital project and maintenance perspective. This role involves managing vendor relationships, developing procurement strategies, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates the purchase of material for capital projects, maintenance, and inventory replenishment.

Creates, develops, and negotiates incentive/penalty provisions with vendors.

Coordinates and ensures timely deliveries between vendor and destination.

Communicates status of orders with internal stakeholders.

Processes purchase requisitions for material and services.

Reviews order points and inventory levels periodically.

Oversees and cultivates the vendor relationship for assigned commodities.

Conducts research on potential suppliers and vendors.

Discusses defects and delivery problems with vendors and may negotiate refunds.

Plans long-term material requirements based on future capital projects and recommends necessary adjustments to improve efficiency.

Determines the quantity and required dates in PeopleSoft to adhere to planned construction schedules.

Provides and maintains material forecasts to vendors for assigned commodities.

Develops commodity knowledge to be applied in various tasks such as crossing to new or additional vendors, creating stocking levels, or recommending alternatives if needed.

Handles all aspects of vendor management for assigned commodities.

Works with various areas within the company to assure on-time delivery of products for construction projects.

Coordinates alliance meetings and other strategic events relating to critical vendors.

Develops long-term forecasts based on capital projects with the assistance of Supply Chain Manager(s).

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.

Experience requirements vary by level:
Intermediate:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in purchasing or related function.

Senior

: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, or related function. Ten (10) years of related experience preferred.

Experience with negotiation, material logistics, inventory control techniques, and life cycle cost analysis.

Utility experience preferred.

Possesses sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Must be able to multi-task and support concurrent requirements for different business units.

Ability to work with technical counterparts and broad business units for issue resolution and the evaluation and mitigation of risks.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.