Capital Buyer

Overview

Procures raw materials, equipment, and services, manages vendors, and supports plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• rfq analysis
• procurement
• supplier audits
• market analysis
• vendor management
• contract negotiation

Tasks

-Prepares and analyzes RFQ’s. -Compiles, stores and retrieves purchasing records. -Participates in meetings as necessary. -Purchases and expedites delivery of raw materials, equipment, supplies, spare parts, and services to maintain continuous plant operations. -Occasionally required push, pull, bend, climb, and perform long periods of standing and walking on cement foundations. -Communicates with all departments to fill their purchasing needs and to inform them of order status. -Supports strategic sourcing initiatives. -Negotiates contracts and/or purchase agreements for raw materials, spare parts, supplies, services and equipment for new projects under the direction of management. -Participates in and conducts supplier audits. -Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions. -Builds and manages vendor relationships. -Ensures that correct contracts are in place with vendors. -Audits purchase orders and requisitions for clear, correct and specific information.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• negotiation
• communication
• adaptable
• detail
• ppe

What You Bring

-High commitment to work processes, procedures, and systems. -Occasionally required to climb stairs. -Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs. -Microsoft Office applications required. -Commercial negotiation skills. -Well-developed interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills. -Flexible, adaptable, and organized; can handle numerous tasks simultaneously without losing focus; ability to properly prioritize work. -Occasionally required to stoop and kneel. -Regularly required to work in an office environment which may include long periods of sitting. -Detail minded and delivers quality work products. -Use of PPE required in specific areas.

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About Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

-Founded in 1995 in Mobile, Alabama, the firm began as a small technical services outfit and steadily expanded across the U.S. -Initially rooted in engineering and project management, it evolved into a multi-discipline EPC powerhouse serving complex industrial and process-heavy clients. -Signature work includes contributions to major programs like Airbus's final assembly line in Mobile. -The firm operates through a national network of offices, bringing local presence and expertise to energy, manufacturing, R&D, and process sectors. -An internal virtual teaming system enables rapid deployment of specialists from across its offices, ensuring the right experts arrive at the right time.

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