Buyer II

Harris Companies

Job Category: Purchasing
Req. Number: BUYER002489
Schedule: Full Time
Location: St Paul, MN 55102, USA

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Description

The purpose of your role as a Buyer

As a Buyer, you will be responsible managing the end-to-end purchasing cycle of components (Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Hangers, Ducting, Equipment and controls for mechanical construction projects), which includes planning & executing purchase orders, and determining transport for these orders on/off the job site. This role ensures equipment & materials land at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. In addition, this role will drive purchasing best in class practices across the team, within the company and into the supply base. This role will be accountable for driving supplier relationships that lead to the development of additional value, improved operational efficiencies, and long-term cost reductions/avoidance.

Purchasing Material + Equipment:
Work with the project teams to plan out the materials purchases.Plan, generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based upon field requisitions, project insights, interpretation of drawing take-offs, BOMs/BOEs and inventory strategies.Track and monitor purchase orders, keeping the Project Managers informed of any problems or delays and communicate to them any impacts or constraints you find.Issue RFXs and select best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Negotiate pricing and contracts for goods and/or services.Order material for jobsitesAnalyze and maintain data in the system(s) including cost, lot sizes, reorder points, lead-times, safety stock, and item classes to ensure accuracy of data.Based on findings, recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data as well as make comparative analyses, create rules for inventory and replenishment plans that meet supply service levels based off analyses.Identify material/equipment at risk and makes recommendations for expedited supply, change in supplier, or transportation alternatives to reconcile supply gap.Maintain day to day communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, system data integrity, and ordering parameters for individual materials.
Other Purchasing Responsibilities:
Obtain project submittals from vendors and provide to PM's for engineer's approvalInvestigate different and new materials for field applicationProvide equipment price comparison on awarded jobs and issue large equipment PO'sEstablish rapport with other Harris teams, build effective relationships, and share wins and successesReport cost savings and rebate
What we're looking for in you
Bachelors degree required in supply chain management, business, or related. Proficient with Microsoft Office - advanced excel skills2-4 years of sourcing and supplier management2-4 years of material/equipment purchasing and expediting experience in the construction industry2-4 years of experience understanding of organizational purchasing/procurement processes and proceduresKnowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques and requirementsStrong negotiation skillsKnowledge of the construction industry and HVAC mechanical systems preferred
Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401K with company matchVacation time, sick time, and paid holidaysPaid Parental leaveShort-Term Incentive Plan
Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range: $55,476 - $83,214 per year

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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