Celerity designs, builds, services and maintains fiber optics and wireless infrastructure. Our experience, and the experience of our workers, spans many more than our 20 years in business. We are currently looking for a FT Buyer to be part of our accounting department. The candidate must have some experience in ether the construction or telecommunication field. This is NOT a remote position. Must report to the office Monday-Friday.
Summary/Objective
The Buyer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the purchasing process for the organization, including evaluating and approving vendors and purchase orders, processing purchase order requests, generating the RFP/RFQ process, and handling logistics of delivery.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with all departments and managers to verify purchase requisitions.
- Solicits quotes and negotiates the best price and service; examines quotes and makes awards.
- Prepares purchase orders, obtains appropriate approvals, and forwards purchase orders to suppliers
- Monitors and expedites orders/deliveries to align with schedules and mobilization dates
- Solicits new vendors and subcontractors
- Administers subcontractor onboarding process, issues subcontract agreements, and manages lien waiver process and certificates of insurance
- Verifies and resolves vendor delivery and billing issues
- Monitors/records hotel use for appropriate credit card account
- Enters new asset purchase data and assist with assigning item numbers
- Maintains database records; generates reports and communicates with essential personnel as needed
- Establishes and continuously improves purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- College education preferred or equivalent experience.
- Two years of purchasing related experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities in relevant tasks/construction field.
- Experience preferred in supply management, tracking budgets, vendor relationships, organization, customer service, documentation skills, construction methods and procedures, quality, cost account, and/or control engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, Excel highly recommended.
Celerity is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To be considered, please submit your resume for consideration.