Senior Buyer (Job Code: 1008)

Your Tasks: Participate in a variety of types projects, including PFS, CTS, APT and ATS work in a variety of scopes such as ductwork, electrical and mechanical installation, piping, steelwork, sheet metal, insulation, fire protection, E coat tank coating, heat generation, cold water generation, waste water treatment, paint circulation systems, building construction and deep cleaning, both for greenfield (new plants) and brownfield (revamp) projects Complete subcontract generation, from the time engineering documents are received to placement of the order and any necessary change orders Generate project “Boilerplate” documents, including Owner Specifications, Owner T&Cs, Durr T&Cs, Site Specific Requirements, and Compatibility Information Investigate potential sources for fabrications and subcontracts Investigate potential sources for fabrications and subcontracts including suppliers in Mexico; coordinate, chair, and document Bid Package review meetings Utilize MS Project, SAP purchasing module, SAP PS-200 interpretation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Total Cost Risk (TCR), Project Center, engineering drawing interpretation, game theory, reverse auction, unit price negotiation, and target price negotiation to perform duties Assemble Bid Package documentation, create price sheets and installation schedules, and distribute to bidders Provide answers to all bidders for any questions that occur during the bid cycle Review bids and create pricing comparison summaries, perform cost analysis based on unit prices, hours, original estimation, and existing conditions on site Coordinate and document clarification meetings with potential subcontractors Negotiate final pricing Document Pre-Award requirements, obtain approvals, and create Purchase Order in SAP Attend and support project meetings, and organize and drive multinational sourcing meetings and periodic commercial clarification meetings with subcontractors on site Identify possible bottlenecks, critical path and long lead items/bidding packages that could endanger the successful project execution and generate action plans to avoid possible delays; and generate quarterly reports with negotiation results Location: Southfield, MI and various unanticipated locations throughout the US Salary: $104,000 per year Your Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree) Four (4) years in the position above, as a Head of Purchasing, as a Logistics Manager, as a Project Manager, as a Purchasing Manager, as a Subcontract Buyer, or in a related occupation Experience must include three (3) years’ use of all the following: MS Project, SAP purchasing module, SAP PS-200 interpretation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Total Cost Risk (TCR), Project Center, engineering drawing interpretation, game theory, reverse auction, unit price negotiation, and target price negotiation Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience Employer contact: Karen Skoczen Human Resources Durr Systems, Inc. 26801 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48033