Buyer Avon, MN
Job Summary
QISG leverages Quantas comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent expertise and resources to plan design engineer manage conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency consistency attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering Safety Quality Material Procurement QA/QC Right-of-Way Acquisition Scheduling Environmental Planning Permitting Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
Location (Onsite): 392 County Road 50 Avon MN 56310
Schedule: MondayFriday core hours 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Join a forward-thinking supply chain team supporting large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
At EnergyLink a Quanta Services company we are hiring Buyers at all levels (Buyer I Buyer II Senior Buyer) to strengthen our growing procurement organization.
As a Buyeryou will play a critical role in the end-to-end procurement lifecyclesupporting sourcing negotiating and delivering essential materials and equipment that keep complex projects moving this role you will build depth in core purchasing processes while developing the skills to manage more complex procurement activities and supplier relationships.
This is more than transactional buyingits hands-on experience in strategic supply chain execution within a fast-paced project-driven environment.
- Support or lead (depending on level) purchasing activities for key project materials and equipmentfrom sourcing and planning through purchase order (PO) execution and final delivery to construction sites.
- Create manage and track purchase orders ensuring accuracy compliance and timely release to suppliers in support of construction schedules.
- Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality compliance and performance while negotiating favorable pricing and commercial terms.
- Coordinate logistics and expediting activities to ensure materials are delivered on time to construction sites aligning with project schedules and field requirements.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal project teams and suppliers providing clear communication order status updates and delivery tracking.
- Identify procurement and delivery risks and drive resolution through expediting alternate sourcing or recovery plans to protect project timelines.
- Use ERP systems to manage procurement activity track purchase orders monitor inventory needs and ensure data accuracy across the supply chain.
- Resolve supplier PO and delivery issues in coordination with internal stakeholders to maintain construction progress and minimize downtime.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx execution cost analysis supplier selection and performance reviews.
- Partner cross-functionally with project management planning engineering and quality teams to align procurement and field delivery requirements with construction schedules and project milestones.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel).
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP Oracle JDE etc.).
- Negotiation planning and problem-solving skills that grow in complexity by level.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen organization and decision-making ability.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically; valid drivers license required.
- Competitive base salary
- Generous PTO & paid holidaysto maintain work-life balance
- 401(k) with a generous matchto plan for your future
- Comprehensive benefits medical dental vision and life insurance
- Weekly payfor consistent reliable compensation
- Great mentoring & career growth opportunities we invest in your development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.
About Company
Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America by uniting over 200 operating companies to tackle the most complex infrastructure challenges in the world.