Buyer
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Responsibilities
- Work directly with project managers and engineers to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions to a variety of construction challenges
- Create comprehensive cost estimates to drive decision making
- Develop strategic supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and pricing, act as primary point of contact for key Bastrop based suppliers.
- Assist in development and implementation of purchasing systems and processes to improve company efficiency
- Execute all purchase orders for Bastrop operation; handle purchases quickly and without error. Communicate order status to internal customers and coordinate delivery logistics
- Source critical items, working directly with the project manager, field engineers, and field technicians
- Manage rental equipment delivery and return, develop system to ensure that rental utilization is maximized and that rentals are returned in a timely manner
- Resolve invoice issues with suppliers to ensure vendor payment
- Report and monitor inventory counts of tunneling supplies
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar discipline
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective time management and multitasking skills; addresses all tasks with a sense of urgency
- Acute attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal oversight
- Ability to identify problems and quickly implement solutions
- Driver’s license, vehicle, and good driving record
Additional Requirements
- Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
- Must be willing to drive personal vehicle for company tasks as needed.
About The Boring Company
American infrastructure and tunnel-construction company building transportation, utility, and freight tunnels for cities.
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