Turnaround Buyer

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CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

The Turnaround Buyer manages on site demands in order to ensure supply security by negotiating demands (which are not handled by Global or Regional Category Buyers) and by negotiating, bidding, issuing, and managing contracts, outline agreements, and purchase orders. The Turnaround Buyer demonstrates creativity and initiative and is able to weigh risks and opportunities associated with objectives of this role. The Turnaround Buyer works in a straightforward manner and performs tasks required in the job to generate required results. The Turnaround Buyer assures that the procurement process on site are aligned with Americas Procurement policies and guidelines, driving negotiations with suppliers to deliver greatest total value.

Turnaround Buyer is responsible for identifying bid requirements for the site based on Delegation of Authority, Spend, and Regional Procurement Strategies, and developing documentation for approaching market players for specific products and services as appropriate to bring best value options to cross-functional team members for selection of best overall value for the client.

Turnaround Buyer is accountable for managing turnaround spend to total project spend levels to ensure projects completed under budget and on time. Responsible for tracking and reporting savings and avoidances based on negotiations. Responsible for implementing work processes, procedures, and guidelines as appropriate when passed down through the organization.

10-15 years of related experience.

Experience should include but is not limited to:

Purchasing accreditation experience, a plus.

Negotiation and Management of Conflicts.

Planning and Resource Management.

Basic know how in Procurement Techniques, methods, processes and strategies.

Strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills to understand supply market dynamics, generate purchasing strategies, effectively negotiate agreements, and implement solutions to complex problems.

Must have good organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle competing demands on a daily basis.

Basic skills in using tools like SAP, excel and other databases a must.

University Graduate Preferred

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ("CDI") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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