Career Opportunities: Buyer - Herndon, VA (11895)

Requisition ID 11895 - Posted  - VA District Office (2802) - Procurement - Bachelor's Degree

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Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

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Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Description

• Prepares requests for quotation to be submitted to suppliers list.
• Receives the purchase request to initiate the procurement process.
• Researches, identifies & qualifies an approved list of supplier’s vendor list.
• Defines and manages list of suppliers within the vendor management system.
• Sources vendors/suppliers for materials, services and subcontract needs.
• Analyzes/assesses and negotiates offers received from suppliers ensuring commercial verification.
• Analyzes proposals received from vendors asking alignment to requirements to the project team.
• Coordinates with the technical department to assess supplier proposals.
• Prepares a summary of final recommendation to be communicated with the requesting business unit.
• Manages the relationship with suppliers in accordance with internal governance & compliance requirements.
• Negotiates with vendors to achieve the most cost effective best and final offer.
• Prepares and releases the Purchase Order (PO) once the sourcing process has been completed.
• Performs internal & external benchmark analysis on products/services, and market intelligence on the supply base.
• Participates in vendor qualification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

Employment Conditions

4 years of supply chain experience

Physical Requirements

Field/Operations Office

Competencies

Results Orientation

Integrity

Influencing and Communicating

Communication

Vendor Management

Benchmarking

Data Analytics

Microsoft Office Suite

Supply Disruption Management

Contract Negotiation

Supply Base Optimization

Raw Material Trends and Forecasts, Indexation, Exchange Rates

Cost-Based Analysis

Piece Price Breakdowns

Time Management

Lane

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry.  Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry.  Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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