Buyer
Company: ACCO Engineered Systems
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
General Job Description:
The Buyer position provides a turnkey procurement solution to the
Project Manager (PM) for all Procurement related activities. This
position is responsible for the procurement needs of the assigned
groups of Project Managers. Buyers are a part of the Purchasing
Department and will report to their respective Purchasing Managers,
but the daily direction will come from the Project Managers
included in their group. The incumbent in this role is expected to
have routine interaction with their PMs, as well as all suppliers
to ensure that ACCO is well represented in the supplier
marketplace. This is accomplished by being able to represent a
comprehensive picture of ACCOs requirements to the suppliers, as
well as by being able to communicate suppliers' capabilities and
needs back into ACCO.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Using Bidtracer, and working with the Bid Desk Coordinator,
acquire supplier bids in support of projects being bid.
- Working with the Project Manager, negotiate and procure
equipment, goods, and services in support of projects.
- Issue subcontract agreements. Ensure that agreements are in
place prior to work beginning on the project site.
- Working with the Subcontract Administrators and the
- Requesting, and compiling, equipment, and subcontract
submittals.
- Work with PMs and Suppliers to maintain an "expediting log" to
track equipment lead times to ensure equipment is released in time
for project requirements.
- Follow up throughout equipment production to ensure that
equipment is delivered as promised by the Supplier.
- Working with the Project Manager, negotiate and settle Back
charges as applicable to ensure fair costs are charged to the
supplier as well as proper reimbursement to ACCO.
- Maintaining knowledge of market conditions as they pertain to
pricing, service, and known product issues.
- Working with other Buyers, updating, and maintaining unit cost
pricing database.
- Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the
impact of pricing changes for goods and services.
- Track costs in unit measurement. Evaluate market
trends.
- Develop/maintain vendor relationships.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the
phone and in person
- Able to work effectively and professionally in a team
environment
- Strong business writing skills, including the use of proper
grammar and terminology
- While previous purchasing position experience is preferred, it
is not required
- Knowledge of the industry is preferred but not
required
- Able to demonstrate high customer service skills
- Able to organize large amounts of information
- Must be goal oriented and meet deadlines
ACCO COMPETENCIES:
- Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and
accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position
and with minimal supervision.
- Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult
goals despite challenges and to bounce back from
adversity.
- Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information
that suggests new possibilities.
- Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to
communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
- Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals
with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in
an authentic and approachable manner.
- Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations'
short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has
independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career
success.
- Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing
unselfish goals. Initiating action with collective goals takes
responsibility and shows personal humility.
- Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking
out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back;
demonstrating openness to learning and change.
- Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a
problem in support of personal, group, department, or
organizational objectives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.)
- The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds,
and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close
vision and Distance vision.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit; climb or
balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of
assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
- The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder
height to access storage cabinets and shelves.
Hours:
This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday
through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am
and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional
overtime may be necessary per business needs.
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Keywords: ACCO Engineered Systems, Sun City West , Buyer, Other , Phoenix, Arizona
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