What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC and Careers?
About the role: This position is located onsite in Bridgman, MI. It is a long-term, full-time contract position. You will report to a client supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procure intermediate level of project related and transactional material and equipment following procurement guidelines with guidance of a Sr. Buyer.
- Issue requests for quotations with guidance of a Sr. Buyer.
- Help analyze bid proposals, negotiating with suppliers at an intermediate level and awarding purchase orders.
- Help resolve basic discrepancies, commercial issues, change orders, or cancelations related to purchase orders.
- Coordinate work with suppliers, Client's Legal, and Department partners on commercial issues, terms and conditions and specifications with occasional guidance of a Sr. Buyer.
- Support the strategic agreement process by using blanket orders for projects and facilities.
- Participate on teams for supplier performance evaluations providing feedback to the Supervisor.
- Support the material standardization efforts of internal business.
- Participate in facility issues such as outages and schedule requirements and support emergency service restoration with direction from a Supervisor.
- Work with suppliers and expediters to resolve purchase order and delivery issues with occasional guidance of a Sr. Buyer.
- Develop a basic knowledge of our client's Strategic Sourcing Process.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management or similar discipline.
- 2 years of experience in buying, contracting, supply chain logistics, inventory management, or business administration preferably in nuclear maybe considered in lieu of a degree.
- 2 years of experience buying for a variety of products or departments.
- Be able to pass criminal background, drug/alcohol screen (including medical and recreational marijuana and CBD oil), and employment testing.
- Local candidate to job location
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $35/hour to $40/hour.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Salary : $35 - $40