Sr. Buyer/Associate P&C Specialist

BHE Pipeline Group has an exciting career opportunity available as a Sr Buyer or Associate P&C Specialist. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

• Source materials, equipment and services through the RFP process, including
  bidding and contract execution.
• Identify potential suppliers.
• Solicit quotes and technical documentation from suppliers.
• Negotiate awards and implement contracts and purchase orders.
• Resolve problems regarding material delivery, price discrepancies, quality issues,
  invoice discrepancies, and/or adjustments.
• Analyze supplier proposals for price, performance, capability, quality, delivery,
  compliance with order terms, and consistency with sourcing strategy.
• Support identification and implementation of cost improvements for purchased
  materials and services.
• Work with the business unit on scope documentation and bidding strategies.
• Prioritize requisitions to ensure equipment, material and services are obtained in a
  timely fashion with emphasis on quality, cost and availability.
• Adhere to procurement policy and procedures.
  

Sr. Buyer:

• 2 - 4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, and policies.
• Basic knowledge of business and contract law.
• Knowledge of MRP, ERP, and purchasing and logistics systems and processes.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of materials and services delivery fulfillment processes.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated effective influencing, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Computer proficiency skills.
• Forecasting and trend analysis skills.
• Value and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to diverse issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use sound business judgment.
• Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.

Associate Procurement & Contract Specialist:

• Those qualifications noted under Sr. Buyer along with:
• 5 + years related experience.
• Working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, and policies.
• Working knowledge of business and contract law.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Operational knowledge of supplier relations, priority management, and tactical planning.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to conduct complex bid events.
• Work management skills.
• Effective human relations skills.

Education :

• Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)