Buyer Specialist - Ladson, SC Job overview: Under general supervision, achieves International Procurement Services (IPS) objectives at client based on strong networking and collaboration with Engineering and Facilities teams. Key contributor to the procurement of construction services, production machines, and equipment for the VAN.EA expansion at client. Supports the procurement, tracking, monitoring and execution of contracts, interfacing with VAN.EA project teams, Finance, Legal, and management in the United States. Duties and responsibilities: The primary purpose of the Local Buyer Specialist is to support National Buyers for Construction and Equipment in achieving procurement objectives. Buyer is expected to complete the following activities in regular work: Drive communication concerning VAN EA initiatives, procurement activity, timelines and budgets between International Procurement Services (IPS) and client's Facilities and Engineering Teams. Assist in problem resolution, escalation and daily operations of IPS. Consult IPS National Buyers and ensure timely updates related to VAN EA activity. Provide transparency to IPS Senior Management and other business units as needed about the current status and performance of IPS in the VAN EA Project. Cooperate closely with the other IPS units and Global Commodity Managers to achieve alignment and synergies within IPS business units related to Construction and Equipment Purchases. Participate in onsite and virtual VAN EA steering committees and project meetings. -Initiate and see to completion requests for quote, competitive bids, and strategic sourcing tasks at the direction of National Buyers. Complete bid leveling, cost driver analysis, and quote comparisons. Complete PowerPoint presentation slides to share critical information and key messages. Use IPS ProQ suite of systems and Finance Supplier Database to review data, enter contracts, RFQs and Legal Terms and Conditions, onboard suppliers, and finalize contracts. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Business Administation or equivalent professional experience and education Professional Experience A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Purchasing, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance. Required Experience: Knowledge of purchasing processes, systems and tools as well as sound experience with their application. Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal. Proven ability to conduct project planning, monitoring and implementation. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.) Fluent in English. Additional knowledge of German and/or Spanish (preferred) Experience as an operational buyer within a large, multinational company (preferred) Contact Details: Shift: 1st Shift / Day Shift Pay Range: $25-50/hr Contract Length: Approximately 12 months with possible extension Benefits/PTO offered after 60 days About Akka-Technologies: The AKKA Group, an engineering and technology consulting company, supports its clients in meeting their increasing challenges. Our key assets are: a wide-range of global services for industrial projects, the ability to collaborate across the entire product lifecycle, Offices in Europe, Africa, Middle-East, Asia and Americas, 21 centers of excellence across Europe and the World to enhance Group synergies, 12,000 skilled and dedicated employees. Thanks to the assets of our in-house research center, AKKA Research, we enable you to develop and create your vision of the future. We have the tools and means to turn your concept into reality.
