Senior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Buyer

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Position: Full Time

Location: Odessa, FL Office

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is a Florida corporation and the U.S. subsidiary of the world-wide operating Bauer Group based in Schrobenhausen, Germany. The Bauer Group is a world- renowned foundation contractor, designer, and builder of the world’s finest foundation equipment.

BFC, as part of the Bauer construction division, is a leader in the execution of complex excavation pits, ground improvement, deep foundations, and vertical seals, utilizing the most up to date equipment and installation techniques. Bauer Foundation Corp. provides all types of foundation solutions and services for industrial, commercial, residential, and governmental construction projects. Bauer Foundation Corp. promotes Bauer services and technology throughout the entire United States.

BFC is looking for dynamic individuals with experience as a Senior Buyer. The Senior Buyer is responsible for planning and executing procurement activities for BAUER Foundation Corp.’s construction projects from pre-award through project execution and closeout. This role supports multiple business units and projects throughout the United States.

Job Summary:

Working closely with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, and other stakeholders, the Senior Buyer helps develop and manage project procurement plans and ensures materials, equipment, and services are competitively sourced in support of project cost, schedule, and operational requirements.

The Senior Buyer also supports the development of strategic relationships with key suppliers and service providers, leveraging recurring requirements across projects to improve commercial terms, supplier performance, and overall value to BAUER.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Support Estimating by soliciting supplier and service provider quotations and market pricing during pre-award for use in bid development.
• Help develop project procurement plans during pre-award and further refine, implement, and manage those plans following project award.
• Partner with Project Management and Operations to align procurement activities with project schedules, budgets, specifications, and priorities.
• Manage the sourcing and procurement of project materials, equipment, and services, including RFQs, bid evaluations and quote comparisons, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times,