Buyer at Wood Plc

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood (Amec Foster Wheeler Industrial Power Company, Inc.P) has a need to hire a Junior Buyer for our business at our Roswell office location.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue Expressions of Interest and Prequalification requests
• Assist with the complete Request for Quotation (RFQ) process
• Create for approval, bidder lists for assigned RFQ packages
• Assist with the negotiation, preparation, award and administration of purchase orders
• Identify and assist with implementation of supply chain cost savings initiatives
• Develop commercial bid evaluations and purchase recommendations
• Assist with the purchase order change management and close out processes
• Assist with expediting activities to ensure on-time delivery and report delivery status of all equipment, materials and supplier documentation for assigned purchase orders
• Manage the proper handling of purchasing support documentation and related files
• Apply corporate and local procurement policies, procedures and guidelines
• Provide supply chain support to clients and ensure that corporate and local procurement policies, procedures and guidelines are followed
• Identify and address issues related to the procurement process, escalating unresolved issues to the Supply Chain Manager
• Establish and maintain successful supplier relationships
• Interface with project teams (i.e. engineering, project management, project controls) as required
• Participate in client project meetings as required

Skills / Qualifications

• 1-3 years procurement experience
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Successful completion of a Technical Diploma, or a Business/Commerce Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• SCMP/MCIPS designation would be considered an asset
• Understanding of procurement and project management methodologies
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to interface and communicate with various disciplines within Wood office; in a team environment
• Effective time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.  Candidate must live within the Roswell/Atlanta area or be willing to relocate at own expense
• Authorization to lawfully work in the United States without sponsorship from Wood is required

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.