Buyer

SummaryWithin the Procurement team, and reporting to the VP of Commercial & Operational Performance, as a Buyer with HPD, the successful candidate shall support the project team in the project execution of industrial design, build chemical processes.  Typical project sizes range from $1 Million to $50+ Million US dollars.  Projects may be domestic or international.  The Procurement Manager will be involved in activities such as supplier selection, supplier development, lead cost & dispute negotiation activities, contractual terms & conditions, cost control, scheduling, progress monitoring, assistance with quality assurance, safety, equipment procurement, field construction activities and customer/client communications.As a Buyer, your main tasks will include:Leading and managing all commercial matters for procuring rotating equipment such as ANSI centrifugal pumps, axial flow pumps, centrifuges, fluid bed dryers, MVR Turbo Fans and compressors, vacuum systems, and chillers.  Work will include the preparation of RFQ solicitations, solicitation evaluation, procurement negotiations, supplier selection/development.Establish pricing and negotiation of commercial terms, award selection, contract/purchase order development & management, performance expectations and administration and other elements of procurement in a timely and cost effective manner. Review of market trends and economic conditions, and documentation of supplier performance to ensure that the purchase orders awarded yield the optimum balance of technical, commercial, schedule, and financial objectives. Provide leadership, and support for the project team in the development, guidelines and administration of all Strategic Supplier Alliances.