Direct Hire, FT position
Onsite in San Jose, CA 95131
$65,000 to $97,181 Annual Salary

General Job Description:

This role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships, particularly within the process piping industry. Experience in inside sales is a plus, providing a customer-centric perspective to procurement. The Buyer position provides a turnkey procurement solution to either Project or Internal Support groups for all Purchasing related activities. The incumbent in this role is expected to have routine interaction with their internal business leaders, as well as all suppliers to ensure that is well represented in the supplier marketplace. This is accomplished by being able to represent a comprehensive picture of requirements to the suppliers, as well as by being able to communicate suppliers' capabilities and needs back into company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the process of issuing subcontracts, equipment POs, and/or material POs within the proper programs (JDE, IFS, GP, etc.).
• Review invoices and verifying prices against POs, backup documentation, and inputting costs in proper programs.
• Process POs and change orders within required systems.
• Negotiating with vendors to include equipment and day-to-day purchases to ensure competitive pricing and availability.
• Be aware and focused on vendor follow-ups to ensure that all items are due upon dates required.
• Maintain a professional and ethical relationship with all vendors and subcontractors.
• Handle, coordinate, and assist all personnel as may be required in a professional and timely manner while maintaining a good working relationship.
• Maintain and update authorized vendor lists for field and sales personnel.
• Maintain understanding of all items a vendor sells, price trends, and hard to find parts from different vendors.
• Responsible for all warranty items and filling our warranty tags.
• Responsible for all core credits from vendors.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, etc.):

• Knowledge of local manufacturer's representatives and dealers, especially those specializing in process piping.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in related position or industry.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• College course in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) preferred.
• Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or single emphasis point of AFE, Online Accounts, Misapplied Costs, Bidtracer Contact Management, Diverse Businesses, SQM, IT Support, or Online Store within the first 4 weeks.
• Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment required.
• Knowledge of local manufacturer's representatives and dealers.
• Knowledge of local contractors including electrical, general, crane, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and detail-oriented approach to data entry.
• Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person.
• Strong business writing skills, including use of proper grammar and terminology.
• Ability to demonstrate high customer service skills.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.

Hours: This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.

Travel: 0-5% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.

Competitive Wages: $65,000 to $97,181 Annual Salary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.