Buyer III

At Strata-G, we define significance by the extraordinary people we hire, the relationships we build with our clients, and the positive impact we make in the community. Our team of intellectually curious and highly motivated engineers, scientists and business professionals engages with our clients to solve complex energy and environmental challenges around the world.

We are driven by our values to create a culture of significant and positive change for our clients and the world.

We CareWe treat our customers and employees as we wish to be treated. IntegrityWe are honest and ethical in every endeavor. ServiceWe continuously strive to please our customers and to exceed their expectations. QualityWe maintain a culture of continuous improvement. SafetyWe hold paramount the safety and health of our associates, our customers, the public, and the environment. InnovationWe develop creative solutions to better serve our customers. AttitudeWe maintain a positive attitude and value humor. OutreachWe share the results of our successes with the community.

Strata-G is seeking an experienced Buyer III with the following:

Summary:

Under moderate supervision, ensures that assigned materials, equipment, and services are obtained at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) consistent with set standards of quality, delivery, and service.

Major Duties:

• Ensures that project procurement requirements are understood and that procured products and services meet lead-time, price, and quality requirements.
• Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• Analyzes the entire supply chain (integrated approach to purchasing) to maximize profitability and achieve objectives.
• Engages and coordinates with line managers to implement appropriate commodity and supply strategies.
• Participates as a key member of Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) in supplier relationship activities such as selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement, and recognition.
• Performs spend and commodity analysis and assists with the development of contract negotiation strategies.
• Gathers and reports metrics to assess the effectiveness of procurement operations.
• Displays business acumen, influencing skills, and customer service with colleagues and customers.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• CPM certification is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of procurement processes and roles.
• Knowledge of inventory control, lead times, and demand planning.
• Ability to generate and manage purchase orders, vendor records, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills to comprehend, follow direction, and convey detailed data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Key Competencies:

Builds constructive relationships, communicates, learns constantly, shows creativity, knows the professional environment, is results oriented, is quality oriented, is customer oriented.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to:

• Remain in a stationary position, walk, kneel, and crouch.
• Operate a computer on a continual basis and communicate with various levels of the organization.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Richland, WA. Onsite only. No remote or hybrid options.

Strata-G will not sponsor applicants for immigrant or non-immigrant work visas. The successful candidate will be required to submit evidence of identity and employment authorization. Tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by Strata-G and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment. Strata-G is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), protected veteran status, or disability.