Buyer - Pipe, Valves, Fittings, and Pipeline Jobsite Materials

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Buyer can change yours.

As a Buyer, your key responsibilities will be to ensure timely purchasing within limited authority and approval levels, prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions, and conduct price and vendor quote analysis to identify new opportunities and complete initial research of vendors. Critical for success are strong communication skills and the ability to represent Michels Corporation in negotiating contracts, terms, and formulating policies with suppliers.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
• You are organized and professional

What it takes:

• Bachelors' Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer proficiency
• Proficiency with using eProcurement or eSourcing tools (desired)
• Relevant industry experience (desired)
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record (desired)