Description

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Buyer II

Job Type :Exempt

Pay : Salary

Benefits:

• Benefits Available and vary per position and location.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service-utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Over the years, diversification has opened vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Interact with Asplundh Supply Chain Management (“SCM”) sourcing personnel regarding the identification of projects; collaborate regarding project goals, timelines, processes to be utilized, etc.

• Work with field personnel regarding their specific needs (tools & supplies, product specifications, etc.) — research required product or service, as applicable. Subsequently provide a solution for the regional location in question.

• Research/source applicable suppliers who possess the ability to provide products and/or services based on the commodity or project in question.

• Create and evaluate RFPs / 3-Bid system. Subsequently, coordinate the results and recommendation with the appropriate SCM sourcing team member to determine the appropriate next steps.

• Evaluate proposed contracts as submitted by suppliers. Identify gaps vs. Asplundh’s needs, and identify areas of risk.Communicate findings with appropriate SCM sourcing team members.

• Evaluate price files, working collaboratively with SCM AnalysAnalystst. Identify gaps as well as areas of opportunity. Coordinate findings with the appropriate SCM sourcing team member.

• Interact with suppliers and regional locations regarding pricing, deliverables/fulfillment, etc.

• Interact with SCM supervision, Field Vice Presidents / Managers, as well as Senior Executive Leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Ability to demonstrate a level of knowledge, understanding, and performance in the fundamental skills, techniques, and procedures required for this position.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

• Organization: Ability to keep track of tasks and deadlines.

• Initiative: Approach tasks in creative ways; find thoughtful solutions, and exhibit a sense of ownership.

• Communication: Possess professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Business Relations: Ability to interface with a variety of internal and external partners to support business initiatives.

• Technology: Possess proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Access. Ability and willingness to learn and support various systems.

• Flexibility: Have the ability to adjust current tasks and schedules to updated priorities, as identified by SCM sourcing team members or management.

• Collaboration: A team player, capable of working well with others, but also independently with limited direction.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Accounting / Finance.

• 2+ years of relevant Supply Chain experience.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Physical Requirements:

• Rarely: walking, kneeling, squatting, crawling, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, climbing, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Occasionally: standing, stooping, body twisting, gripping, reaching, range of motion, climbing stairs.

• Frequently : sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range.

• Constantly: seeing.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

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Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.