What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Dashiell Corporation?
Primary Function
The Buyer I is a developing procurement professional responsible for independently executing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services in support of Dacon's electrical construction and EPC project operations. Working with moderate supervision, the Buyer I manages the full purchase order lifecycle for assigned commodity categories, supports competitive sourcing activities, and begins to develop vendor relationships.
The position will be based in our Gonzales, LA office located at 2727 S Darla Ave Gonzales, LA and will report to Dacon’s Vice President of Project Management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred (4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
The Buyer I is a developing procurement professional responsible for independently executing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services in support of Dacon's electrical construction and EPC project operations. Working with moderate supervision, the Buyer I manages the full purchase order lifecycle for assigned commodity categories, supports competitive sourcing activities, and begins to develop vendor relationships.
The position will be based in our Gonzales, LA office located at 2727 S Darla Ave Gonzales, LA and will report to Dacon’s Vice President of Project Management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
- Execute the procurement of assigned materials, equipment, and services, including issuance of purchase orders in accordance with project requirements and approval authority thresholds.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for assigned commodity categories; conduct bid tabulations and present recommendations to supervisor.
- Evaluate vendor proposals based on price, quality, delivery, and compliance; make award recommendations for supervisor approval.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with approved vendors; resolve routine vendor issues including delivery discrepancies, invoice disputes, and quality nonconformances.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to understand material requirements, lead times, and delivery priorities.
- Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery; communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding supply risks or delays.
- Support vendor qualification and onboarding processes; assist in evaluating new suppliers against Dacon's vendor requirements.
- Maintain procurement records with accuracy and completeness in Dacon's ERP/procurement system.
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Dacon's procurement policies, project-specific requirements, and applicable contractual obligations.
- Assist in the development of procurement logs, material tracking logs, and spend reporting as required by project teams.
- Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.
- Drive on-time material delivery for construction projects by proactively managing purchase orders and supplier relationships from award through receipt.
- Contribute to project cost control by executing competitive sourcing events and identifying cost savings opportunities within assigned categories.
- Strengthen Dacon's vendor base through consistent engagement, performance feedback, and identification of new qualified suppliers.
- Support project managers and field teams with reliable procurement information, enabling confident project scheduling and execution decisions.
Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred (4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a construction, EPC, industrial, or utilities environment.
- Working knowledge of procurement processes including RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, purchase order administration, and vendor management.
- Experience with ERP or procurement/inventory management systems required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); strong Excel skills for bid tabulations and tracking.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent purchase orders and competing priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal project stakeholders.
- Driving is not required for this position.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to occasionally stand and walk within an office environment.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
- Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment.