Buyer (Emergent Demand)

Skills

About the Role

You will source and procure critical materials driven by urgent or unplanned project needs after project receipt at site. You will work across project teams and suppliers to address shortages, minimize schedule disruption and support project continuity, while keeping purchasing and material status accurate in ERP and procurement systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, material management or supply chain operations
• Experience sourcing materials, processing purchase orders, expediting deliveries and resolving shortages
• Working knowledge of MRP and procurement systems, preferably SAP and Ariba
• Ability to interpret bills of material, part specifications and drawings
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly; up to 20% travel

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and procurement for emergent material requirements
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Planning and Site Operations on specifications, quantities, priorities and delivery timelines
• Process and manage purchase orders and supplier communications, expediting critical materials
• Track emergent requirements from request through delivery and provide status updates
• Work with suppliers to confirm availability, lead times, shipment status and recovery plans
• Identify material shortages and supply risks, escalate impacts and support corrective actions
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material status information in ERP and procurement systems and identify demand trends and process improvements

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• 401K
• PTO