Sr Buyer - SGS

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community. Apply now and become part of the dynamic energy industry! Position Description To procure equipment, materials, supplies and services. This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures. Position-Related Responsibilities Buyer/Planner I: This is an entry level procurement position. Develops, coordinates and implements basic procurement contracts for materials and services. Acts as a liaison between personnel, customers and suppliers. Issues purchase orders to suppliers for goods, equipment and some limited services necessary to support the Companies operations and maintenance activities within policy and procedure. Interviews supplier representatives to develop and maintain reliable sources of supply. Maintains updated information regarding supplier location, pricing and delivery history and evaluates supplier performance pertaining to price, on time delivery and quality. Understands Material Requirements Planning and Forecasting to ensure acceptable material fill rates and inventory turns. Reviews material requisitions and issues purchase orders to suppliers ensuring that content is accurate pertaining to requirements, such as tax status part numbers, descriptions, delivery instructions, payment terms, need dates, quantities and price. Verifies timely receipt of purchased material and initiates action plans to suppliers for expediting overdue material and material delivered not to specifications. Helps prepare and issues request for quotations to qualified suppliers, works with other buyers to evaluate replied quotations as to cost and conformity to specifications. Responsible for communicating to supervision various supply chain problems for assigned department areas as well as working with end users, warehouse operations and accounts payable. Reviews overall supplier activity and performance to assure contract compliance. Works with supervision to assess supplier problem areas and implements appropriate action plans. Support and communicate Operational Excellence goals, objectives, vision, and values. Buyer/Planner II: This is an experienced procurement position. Develops, coordinates and implements basic and increasingly more complex procurement contracts for materials and services. Acts as a liaison between personnel, customers and suppliers. Issues purchase orders to suppliers for goods, equipment and services necessary to support the Companies operations and maintenance activities within policy and procedure. Interviews supplier representatives to develop and maintain reliable sources of supply. Maintains updated information regarding supplier location, pricing and delivery history and evaluates supplier performance pertaining to price, on time delivery and quality. Must possess an understanding of service agreements, scopes of work, change orders or amendments and performance periods. Work closely with Planning, Engineering and Maintenance Supervision in creating scopes of work, scopes of supply, requests for quote, and requests for proposals for goods and services. Familiar with Maximo and PASTA software, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manuals. Able to review existing materials for availability and to research new products. Must have a good understanding of Material Requirements Planning and Forecasting to ensure acceptable material fill rates and inventory turns. Familiar with Operations & Maintenance Work Planning flow Reviews material requisitions and issues purchase orders to suppliers ensuring that content is accurate pertaining to requirements, such as tax status part numbers, descriptions, delivery instructions, payment terms, need dates, quantities and price. Verifies timely receipt of purchased material and initiates action plans to suppliers for expediting overdue material and material delivere…

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