Buyer

Buyer (Internal Title: Spec II, Material Mgmt) The Buyer ( Material Management Specialist II) performs work requiring advanced knowledge which is predominantly intellectual, and routinely exercises discretion and judgment. The advanced knowledge is in a field of science or learning and gained through a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction, experience, and expertise acquired in the field. This position serves as a buyer/sourcing team member who, with guidance from Purchasing Management, handles pricing, quoting, and procurement support, including third-party equipment and tool rentals, for internal Project Support roles within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures. This role assists other material management specialists and technicians, as required, and requires a working understanding of the construction industry. Key Responsibilities Manage material and rental orders with oversight from Material Management. Monitor and report supplier/vendor performance toward completion of all deliverables per the Terms and Conditions of the Purchase Order or rental agreement. Collaborate across all disciplines including Material Management, Project Support, Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)/Quality, Engineering, Project Data & Document Management (PDDM), and Construction. Generate documents, organize, and manage files, and maintain tracking data and reports. Source, price, and quote materials, tools, equipment, and third-party rentals to support timely delivery for construction or other project activities. Conduct bid clarifications, pre-award, post-award, and supplier schedule/quality recovery meetings. Identify and qualify potential bidders and rental vendors for purchases and contracts. Perform data entry proficiently in the Material Management Work Process. Maintain the highest ethical standards of Material Management professional responsibility. Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity per organization and/or project objectives and guidelines. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff. Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards. Adhere to and support AMECO's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies. Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job. May need to travel to attend to business-related matters. Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality. Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Commercial Strategies Identify potential regional sources and rental vendors in the designated categories based on knowledge of recent commercial opportunities and successful execution experiences. Collect supplier/vendor profiles and experience lists; perform preliminary assessment of vendor capabilities, including rental fleet availability and pricing competitiveness. Material Planning Update data in the material management system. Retrieve reports and assemble them according to project-specific needs. Purchasing/Sourcing Work effectively within a multi-functional, culturally, and regionally diverse project team. Participate in all task force meetings. Prepare and issue purchase orders, rental agreements, and change orders. Coordinate and record Bid Opening meetings, and chair Clarification meetings. Ensure timely submittal and processing of supplier and vendor invoices. Prepare bid tabulations for bulk commodities, non-complex equipment, and third-party rentals. Prepare and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages per Project Plan. Track purchasing documents from pre-commitment phases through purchase order/rental agreement issuance and maintain filing systems. Effectively use the approved material management reference system to track and report pre-award and post-award purchas…

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