Sr. Buyer

Who We AreHargrove Engineers & Constructors supplies unparalleledservicesin engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical servicesin the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across theUS,webuild long-term support relationships intheenergy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavyindustryin on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering togetherprovidethe best results and long-term benefits for our clients.Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discussflexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.Ideal BackgroundEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.Certification: Certification is not required for this position.Experience: This position requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in procurement.Generally responsible for developing bid packages, submitting Request for Quote (RFQ), awarding purchase orders and expediting in support of various projects. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Proficient with RFP to PO process.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to interface with senior levels of both internal and external stakeholders.

High awareness to detail, strong decision making ability and creative problem solving skills.

Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Products preferred.

What You'll Be DoingPrimary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Lead the development and execution of Request for Proposal (RFPs) for materials and/or labor, including Bid Evaluations, Commercial Negotiations, Terms and Conditions Negotiations, and Contract Award in SAP. Work closely with business unit technical team and engineering throughout bid process.

Hold applicable calls with internal and external commercial, technical, and legal team members.

Actively participate in kick-off meetings and/or pre-inspection meetings.

Drive Productivity through Cost Savings and Cost Avoidances for all assigned packages.

Calculate and report contributions regularly.

Responsible to execute against the Category/Subcategory Sourcing Strategies and Project Supply Plans.

Lead and/or assist in legal contract negotiations, agreement execution, management of change, and agreement implementation.

Update weekly reporting on open RFPs, save documents to OneDrive, issue Purchase Orders (POs) for outside inspection, provide information to expeditor as applicable.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.

Manage supplier claims and associated resolutions.

Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, procurement guidelines, policies and procedures, and safety requirements.

Collaborate and support Materials Management and the Capital Projects and Turnaround Teams.

Manage and assist in invoice dispute resolution.

Successfully engage outside the organization, you will establish and maintain professional relationships with current and potential key suppliers. This will include monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, market intelligence, and other contributing factors affecting availability and pricing of services procured.

Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.#LI-PW1Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.ID 2023-8335Category ProcurementType EmployeeLocation : City HoustonLocation : State/Province TX