POSITION: Buyer LOCATION: Jupiter, FL. STATUS: Salary-Exempt JOB SUMMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: • Utilize computerized procurement system for generation and verification of reports, blanket purchase orders and various types of purchase orders in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures. • Establish sources of supply for materials, equipment and services and interface with Engineering and user personnel for technical assistance and approvals. • Maintain and establish qualified vendors list and update files as necessary. • Process procurement documentation, including review and clarification of requisition descriptions and resolution of delivery lead-time constraints, and obtain requisition variance approvals. • Develop, receive, process and evaluate bid packages and vendor responses for surplus items. • Obtain and document written and telephone quotes from vendors. • Identify new suppliers in an effort to reduce costs and increase quality and service. • Prepare and process purchase orders, change orders, blanket order releases, repair orders, emergency orders and confirming orders in a professional and timely manner. • Expedite procurement activities as directed. • Issue and maintain blanket purchase orders, ensuring specific expiration date and monetary limits are not exceeded. • Perform other tasks in addition to the above listed responsibilities including, but not limited to, staff meetings, vendor visitations, preparation of memos, letters, forms, and correspondences as appropriate. • Strong commercial ability with emphasis on negotiations • Knowledge of Market - Materials and manufacturing • Ability to understand engineering drawings and documents preferred • Planning ability (MS office) and good IT knowledge (Office/MS Project/SAP) • Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education & Training • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. • 3+ years of experience in governmental and/or industrial construction or production buying • Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix Skills/Experience • 3+ years of experience with computer mainframe pertaining to procurement activities; purchasing practices and procedures (preferably in the utility or manufacturing field; varied categories of materials, equipment and services. • 1+ years of experience with SAP • Experience in Power Generation field preferred • Some travel may be required Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled