Senior Buyer (Construction Industry)

Overview

Manage multimillion-dollar construction subcontracts, sourcing, budgets, and vendor relations.

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• bid management
• cost analysis
• contract negotiation
• budget management
• stakeholder reporting

Tasks

-Maintaining knowledge of market conditions and evaluate market trends for materials, equipment and labor. -Handle labor relation matters and communicate tactfully with labor union representatives and organized workforces. -Manage the bidding process including, pre-bid/ proposal meetings, walk- thru(s), bid openings, bid tabulation, and bid reviews, bid recommendations and issue subcontract agreements. -Deliver engaging, informative, and well-organized presentations and reports to various stakeholders. -Gain a comprehensive understanding of revenue models, profit and loss (P/L) statements, and cost-to-completion projections to make informed decisions. -Work closely with the construction site team, supplier and subcontractors, reporting directly to the Director of Procurement. -Review plans, specifications, and contraction documents to ensure the correct equipment, material, and subcontractor services are ordered and/or purchased. -Effectively manage project budgets to ensure successful financial outcomes. -Conduct business reviews to discuss current spending, Key Performance Indicators, potential business opportunities, and market trends -Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization to identify areas for improvement and create forecast models. -Determine and negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards. -Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for subcontractors. -Develop and implement Sourcing Strategies. -Ensure continued contract compliance, material or labor contracts. Manage subcontractor contracts in adjunction with project manager. -Work with construction teams, negotiate and settle back charges as applicable to ensure fair costs and charge to the subcontractors.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 5+ years
• erp
• microsoft office
• procurement
• communication

What You Bring

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. -Experience in subcontract administration and managing subcontractors and vendors. -High level of attention to detail, and highly organized. -Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude. -Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. -Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office). -Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors. -5+ years of experience in procurement and contract administration within the construction industry. -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. -Start-up experience. -Ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress. -Highly desired: experience with organized labor (union) workforces and collective bargaining agreements. -Familiarity with contract proving models and billing procedures. -Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. -International work experience, a plus. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams). -Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees. -Independent and self-motivated with experience managing within a distributed office environment. -Ability to use procurement related software, such as ERP systems. -Familiarize yourself with contract pricing models and billing procedures. -Ability to communicate in Mandarin, preferred. -Excellent organizational and time management skills. -Strong understanding of revenue models, P/L statements, and cost-to-completion projections.

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About United Integrated Services (Usa) Corp.

-The company bridges East-West expertise in high-tech facility delivery, with operations originating from Taiwan. -It serves as a general contractor for massive semiconductor projects, exemplified by managing TSMC’s Fab 21 cleanrooms. -The company offers comprehensive end-to-end turnkey services, including engineering design, cleanroom systems, HVAC, electrical, tool hook-up, procurement, construction, and commissioning. -The company is backed by its parent UIS Taiwan, a publicly listed firm with decades of experience in high-tech factory work, leveraging deep regional expertise and scale. -The company’s hallmark project, TSMC’s flagship fabrication plant, exemplifies its ability to deliver highly regulated, large-scale cleanroom environments. -The company provides a full suite of services, from design and procurement to construction and commissioning, ensuring seamless project execution.

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