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Hargrove Engineers & Constructors · 8 hours ago

Buyer

Westlake, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a leading provider of engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services across various sectors. The Buyer will manage purchasing needs for assigned projects, liaising with vendors and ensuring compliance with procurement processes.

ConstructionConsultingProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Billy Thomas PRC

Responsibilities

Handles purchasing for projects, operations, maintenance, and other departments as required

Reviews requisitions regularly; converts to purchase orders up to approved authority

Markets requests with appropriate vendors; keeps lists of vendors related to standard items stocked and/or purchased

Places orders with vendors in accordance with approved POs

Verifies price, delivery date and any other charges pertaining to orders

Makes necessary changes to orders in system

Solves invoice problems; forwards invoices with errors to appropriate parties for correction

Matches received orders to approved purchase orders; updates purchase order system; ensures information is disseminated to appropriate parties

Researches goods not received based upon orders placed

Handles calls from vendors concerning deliveries, unpaid invoices

Participates in procurement meetings

Functions as a team member with other procurement department members

Acts as back up to other team members; assists Supervisor as required

Submits special reports as requested

Monitors and follows up on back orders

Works with systems group as necessary to ensure procurement systems are functioning properly

Researches vendor statements to ensure proper balances

Trains regularly on all Federal, state and local environmental regulations, requirements and guidelines; follows and adheres to all guidelines, regulations, and requirements

Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and/or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate

Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

Qualification

Procurement experiencePurchase order managementMicrosoft Office SuiteChemical industry knowledgeCustomer service focusMulti-tasking abilitySafety regulations knowledgeFluent in EnglishNegotiation skillsConflict resolution skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or GED is required

Requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in procurement, business or accounting experience preferred

Excellent computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, various email and internet programs and applications, financial programs, databases, and other programs used by the Company

Experience working with purchase orders

Knowledge of chemical industry vendors

Ability to multi-task; organizational skills

Customer service focus; ability to deal with diverse personalities; negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Ability to meet deadlines and handle purchase orders and invoices promptly

Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain, accounting, finance, or similar field preferred

College accounting or business courses helpful

Experience working with Federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations preferred

Benefits

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability insurance

401(k)

Other benefits to eligible Teammates

Company

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.

Founded in 1995

Mobile, Alabama, USA

1001-5000 employees