Sr. Buyer
MasTec IndustrialOverview: The Sr. Buyer performs duties in purchasing, including bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiation, commitment of purchase orders and expediting the products/materials to site. Performs administration of purchase orders following commitments involving, scope changes, invoicing, and purchase order closeout. Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S.. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 90% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home. COMPANY OVERVIEW: MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines. We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work closely with the assigned procurement team to purchase the highest quality equipment and materials at the lowest possible cost, in correct amounts, per specifications and drawings. Learn processes around the research and evaluation of suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history. Prepare and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) equipment/material packages to qualified suppliers. Work with engineering to answer all RFP questions presented by suppliers. Receive and evaluate proposals against RFP requirements, evaluate pricing structure, delivery timeframes and modifications to terms and conditions. Negotiate best and final pricing from selected short-listed suppliers, Ensure that the company does not enter into any agreement with an external party which may harm the company’s policies and practices by performing due diligence and following vendor pre-qualification process. Works closely with field engineering, the material control team, home office procurement department, and accounts payables. Secure a completed purchasing requisition with final engineering documents, arrive at a mutually agreed set of terms and conditions and conform all purchase order exhibits/attachments. Monitor, support, and administer all issued field purchase orders. Manage stakeholder and supplier interaction within the boundaries of company policy, ensures adherence to processes and audit compliance. Promotes a positive work environment, exhibits a spirit of cooperation and support for coworkers. Maintains professionalism …