JOB SUMMARY
The Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements.
Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, conducting bidder meetings, analyzing bids, creating purchase orders
(service, and material), negotiating, expediting, resolving supplier problems, and other supply chain duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain preferred
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CPM certification a plus
Experience
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Experience in procurement of materials and off-site services preferred
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Maximo experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills
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Strong knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards.
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Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code
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Strong knowledge of generation, nuclear procedures and warehouse equipment, and material desired.
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Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System
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Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerBi and databases.
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Strong analytical skills, communication skills and negotiating skills
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Ability to interact with business unit personnel and suppliers
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Ability to handle multiple transactions while under time constraints
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Strict adherence to Procurement Procedures and documentation requirements
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General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as budgeting, traffic/logistics, material contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting and legal
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with inventory specialist, site supply chain manager, engineering, category manager, contract agents and business partners to best accommodate their supply chain requirements
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Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and off-site services to determine best purchase alternative
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Issue orders for purchase of goods and off-site services
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Resolve conflicts or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, and materials
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Develop and maintain supplier relationships
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
