Corporate Buyer

at  Pernix Group Inc

CORPORATE BUYER

CORPORATE Buyers are responsible for the procurement of construction materials, EQUIPMENT, and/or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of solid procuring materials experience. EXPERIENCE IN construction IS A PLUS. Candidates must have SOLID AND PROVEN BUYING EXPERIENCE ALONG W/STRONG NEGOTIATIONS EXPERIENCE. Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w/Manager) – work from home on Fridays. Salary UP TO $110K per year (BASED ON PROVEN TRACK RECORD AND EXPERIENCE).

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Minimum BACHELOR’S Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).
• Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER preferably in the construction industry.
• Must have EXCELLENT understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.
• Must have EXCELLENT ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.
• Must have ABOVE-AVERAGE/strong negotiation skills.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

MUST HAVE STRONG MULTI-TASKING SKILLS.

• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel.
• Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business, we treat everyone as a customer
• Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship is a MUST.
• Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth
• Must be able to SECURE and MAINTAIN a security clearance at the required level
  Our demands are high, as are the rewards; we offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 vacation/PTO days as well as matching 401k