Buyer II

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Independently manage the full procurement lifecycle for assigned categories including electrical materials equipment and construction services from requisition through purchase order closeout.
• Develop and issue RFQs and Requests for Proposal (RFPs); lead competitive bid evaluations; prepare detailed bid tabulations and commercial award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing delivery and commercial terms with vendors; execute purchase orders and subcontracts within delegated approval authority.
• Manage vendor relationships for assigned suppliers; conduct vendor performance evaluations and address performance issues proactively.
• Collaborate closely with project managers engineers and field personnel to develop material procurement plans aligned with project schedules and budgets.
• Identify and qualify new vendors to expand Dacons approved supplier base; coordinate vendor qualification documentation and assessments.
• Analyze market pricing trends and supply chain conditions for assigned commodity categories; provide recommendations to management on sourcing strategy.
• Expedite critical material deliveries; coordinate logistics inspections and documentation requirements for major equipment and bulk material orders.
• Maintain procurement records spend data and reporting metrics in Dacons ERP system; support procurement KPI reporting.
• Support the resolution of commercial disputes with vendors including invoice discrepancies delivery claims and warranty issues.
• Mentor Junior Buyers and Buyer I staff on procurement processes and best practices as needed.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Directly support Dacons project execution success by ensuring timely cost-effective procurement of materials and services that meet technical and schedule requirements.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value through competitive sourcing strategies and effective negotiation with suppliers.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience by expanding and maintaining a qualified high-performing vendor base for critical electrical construction commodities.
• Provide project teams with accurate procurement intelligence lead times pricing supply risk enabling sound project planning and decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field required (4 years of directly relevant procurement experience may be considered in lieu of degree) Minimum 4 years of experience required.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement or supply chain with at least 2 years in a construction EPC industrial or utilities environment.
• Demonstrated experience with competitive sourcing bid evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Experience procuring electrical construction materials equipment or subcontract services strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems; strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical organizational and time management skills; ability to manage a high volume of purchase orders across multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence vendors and collaborate with internal project stakeholders.
• Driving is not required for this position.

LEVEL 1 Office (Sedentary Work)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally stand and walk within an office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Dacon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dacon labor is provided through Local #66 Linemans Union in Houston TX. This includes excellent wages plus health insurance dental insurance vision insurance and a retirement fund.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies please do not contact us regarding this position.