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Senior Buyer

Durr Systems, Inc., Southfield, United States

Your Tasks

  • Manage the complete subcontract procurement process from receipt of engineering documentation through subcontract award and change order management.
  • Generate project subcontract documentation, including Owner Specifications, Owner Terms & Conditions, Dürr Terms & Conditions, Site-Specific Requirements, Compatibility Information, and other required project documentation.
  • Investigate and qualify mechanical and electrical subcontractors for engineering, fabrication, and installation packages.
  • Coordinate, chair, and document Bid Package review meetings.
  • Assemble bid package documentation, create pricing sheets and installation schedules, and distribute bid packages to bidders.
  • Coordinate responses to bidder questions throughout the bid cycle.
  • Review subcontractor proposals and prepare pricing comparison summaries.
  • Coordinate and document clarification meetings with prospective subcontractors.
  • Negotiate final pricing and commercial terms.
  • Document pre-award requirements, obtain required approvals, and create Purchase Orders in SAP.
  • Coordinate periodic follow-up meetings with Site Managers and subcontractors.
  • Manage subcontract claims, change orders, notices of default, and related contract administration activities.
  • Maintain complete and auditable procurement documentation, including RFQs, quotations, approvals, purchase orders, authorizations, and related project files.
  • Attend and support project meetings.
  • Travel to project sites as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Skills

  • Minimum of three (3) years of subcontract purchasing experience within an equipment installation, fabrication, or construction environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline may be considered in lieu of purchasing experience.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, including plan layouts and sectional drawings.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Self-motivated individual capable of independently executing responsibilities and solving problems in a professional manner.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Experience utilizing AI for quote analysis, cost analysis, or pricing matrix generation is preferred.
  • Basic Power BI knowledge is a plus.
  • General understanding of construction and installation requirements within automotive and non-automotive industries, including installation sequencing.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support project activities (less than 20%, including local, overnight, domestic, and occasional international travel).
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed to support project schedules and business requirements.

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