Sr. Buyer

Position Summary The Sr. Buyer is responsible for supporting and coordinating purchasing, procurement, vendor management, shipping, logistics, and inventory needs for RPG's corporate operations, Rock Hill facility, and field projects. This position manages purchasing activities from initial request through quotation, purchase order issuance, delivery, receipt, invoice reconciliation, and closeout. The Sr. Buyer works closely with project teams, field supervision, estimating, accounting, vendors, and corporate personnel to ensure materials, equipment, supplies, rentals, and services are obtained competitively, accurately, and within required operational timelines. The position requires strong organization, communication, cost awareness, follow-through, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests. Essential Functions Purchasing & Procurement Manage day-to-day purchasing requirements for corporate departments, the Rock Hill facility, shop operations, and field projects. Obtain and evaluate competitive quotations for materials, equipment, supplies, rentals, and services. Consider price, availability, quality, lead time, freight costs, vendor performance, and project schedule when evaluating purchasing options. Generate and issue purchase orders in accordance with company authorization requirements and established purchasing procedures. Ensure purchase orders contain accurate pricing, quantities, delivery locations, project/job information, and other required documentation. Place and coordinate orders with approved vendors and suppliers. Track open purchase orders and outstanding purchases through delivery and completion. Proactively communicate expected delivery dates, backorders, delays, substitutions, shortages, or other concerns to requestors and project personnel. Prioritize purchasing activities based on project schedules, operational needs, and urgency. Coordinate emergency and time-sensitive purchasing requirements when necessary to minimize disruption to company or project operations. Maintain complete and organized purchasing documentation and electronic records. Cost Control & Competitive Sourcing Seek competitive pricing and sourcing alternatives to support cost-effective purchasing decisions. Obtain multiple quotations when appropriate or required based on purchase value, availability, or company procedure. Identify opportunities for cost savings through alternate suppliers, volume purchasing, negotiated pricing, freight consolidation, or other sourcing strategies. Monitor frequently purchased materials and services for significant pricing changes. Assist management with evaluating vendor pricing and purchasing trends. Avoid unnecessary expedited shipping, premium pricing, duplicate purchases, or other preventable costs whenever operationally feasible. Maintain awareness of project budgets and cost considerations when making purchasing decisions. Vendor & Supplier Management Develop and maintain professional working relationships with vendors, suppliers, rental companies, freight carriers, and service providers. Assist with establishing new vendors and obtaining required vendor documentation, including W-9s, certificates of insurance, credit applications, and other required information, as applicable. Maintain current vendor contact and account information. Monitor vendor performance related to pricing, quality, responsiveness, delivery, and service. Address vendor issues including incorrect orders, shortages, damaged materials, late deliveries, billing discrepancies, and other performance concerns. Escalate recurring or significant vendor performance issues to management. Assist in identifying alternate or backup suppliers for critical materials and services. Purchase Order & Accounting Coordination Receive purchased products and services within RAMP or other applicable company systems upon confirmation of receipt. Coordinate closely with Accounts Payable to support accurate a…

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