Buyer I-III

• Plays a primary role in procurement activities such as analyzing quote requests assembling Requests for Quotes (RFQs) evaluating bid responses and making purchasing recommendations based on evaluation of vendors ability to meet specified requirements including material specifications lead times pricing and other quoted terms and conditions.
• Executes contracts and Purchase Orders (PO) up to approved limits.
• Creates purchase commitments in systems to vendors for material equipment and services and projects managing and updating the procure to pay process by coordinating drawing approvals PO change orders receipts and invoice payments.
• Acts as a resource and promotes procurement best practices to production and transmission design engineering teams distribution cooperatives and internal departments.
• Actively manages open requisitions and PO commitments to ensure continuity of construction and repair activities of company. Mitigates potential interruptions and delays through close coordination with and advice to internal stakeholders intervention with vendor negotiating performance under PO and escalation within company and with vendor.
• Conducts vendor management functions such as vendor qualification and approval onboarding performance reviews against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and non-conformance resolution.
• Coordinate the ordering relief and shipment of inventory goods with Inventory personnel. Perform logistical functions such as scheduling vendor or internal deliveries directly to job sites.
• Assist in work order reconciliation and close-out activity within established timelines.
• Partner with accounts payable to ensure timely receipt of goods and payment of vendor invoices within accounting periods to ensure timely release of financials.
• Follow established Management Guidelines policies and procedures to accomplish transparent financial control of decision-making.
• The ability to evaluate analyze and synthesize information to make decisions regarding appropriate course of action in vendor management and PO life cycle.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous reliable electric service to our customers the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Buyer I 0 2 years relevant experience
Buyer II 2 4 years relevant experience
Buyer III 4 years relevant experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Effective communication and influencing skills both written and oral with the ability to share information and ideas clearly and concisely with a range of audiences.
• Proficient in database development/management.
• Bachelors Degree Business Administration Engineering Project Management Supply Chain or similar related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Benefits

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other protected category.