The job purpose of a Project Buyer is to manage all the purchases made in a specific area or on a project basis. The job description entails taking responsibility for the application of commercial agreements and their related work processes. The tasks usually carried out are listed on the Project Buyer Resume as – identifying suppliers who are capable of meeting the company’s requirements, identifying the pricing and maintaining communication with the internal client; interfacing with sourcing specialists; working with system data on actual purchases, identifying value opportunities, developing tactical plans for capturing values, providing improvements to existing work process, and developing best practices and leverage learning experiences.
The nature of the job demands the following core skills and abilities – the ability to identify redundant and unnecessary activities; solid knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as financial status and mergers and acquisitions; familiarity with supply chain management, and multitasking abilities. Professional resumes often highlight a degree in relevant fields such as supply chain management or business administration.
Objective : Seeking a Project Buyer position where I can utilize my seven+ years experience in Materials Management along with my analytical, professional and human relations skills to help further the growth of an organization.
Responsible for the purchase of hardware for Shelter Systems for Government Contract Manufacturing companies.
Stepped-in for one of the buyers who had to take extended time-off and purchased electrical hardware as well as electronic components and wiring.
Worked very closely with engineering and planning to eliminate duplicate parts with different part numbers.
Worked very closely with engineering when found obsolete manufacturing parts, to get spec and datasheet as well as samples, when needed, to bring the system up-to-date.
Worked closely with Receiving Inspection and Accounts Payable to clean-up invoicing issues dating back 6+ months.
Responsible for the purchase of fabricated and machined parts as well as Spall Liners for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles for the U.S.
Justified the addition of new services vendors that need to be added to the supply base.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Project Buyer Resume
Objective : Project Buyer with 2+ years of experience in Overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between project management, engineering, proposal management, and supply chain management.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management.
Description :
Analyzed and evaluated project work scopes, long lead requirements, and strategic procurement on a worldwide basis.
Collaborated with the project managers to ensure that there is Supply Chain involvement in the planning process and at the conceptual phase of the project, including all major purchases of equipment and services and including Shipyard selection.
Ensured adequate coverage during the Project execution and closeout phases.
Assisted in Supply Chain involvement with Asset and Project Management regarding the development of the WBS.
Obtained quotes for AFE creation and approval, and expedient negotiations and issuance of Purchase Orders.
Managed procured materials and services to meet the project timeline and critical path priorities.
Collaborated with the Global Sourcing and Contracts Management team to ensure the set up of critical vendors in new countries of Operation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Project Buyer Resume
Headline : Results-driven Project Buyer Professional with skills to lead, develop, and implement strategic planning initiatives. Focused to achieve annual cost reductions of 3%-5%, manage total supply chain cost, coordinate engineering changes, and launch new programs. Added focus to manage supplier performance, solve problems, and streamline departmental processes and procedures. Well-organized, efficient, self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and well-disciplined to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision.
Skills : Purchasing Professional, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Computer, Change Management, Trainer, Organizational.
Description :
Organized and managed sourcing of new components for new projects to support program launch timing.
Negotiated annual reductions and bundled sourcing to leverage cost reductions.
Recently launched the K2CC MCE Silverado headlamp.
Planned sourcing timing for all new components utilizing the global Purchasing Management and Supply database (global).
Identified critical components requiring supplier integration for design and development.
Managed supplier PPAP's using the Global SRM system (Supplier Requirements Management).
Ensured active Supply Chain participation in Safety meetings and initiatives being conducted at shipyard locations and ensured no LTI's are recorded due to Supply Chain related tasks.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Project Buyer Resume
Objective : Seeking a Project Buyer position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Microsoft, Oracle, Communication.
Description :
Led bidding of all commodities (plastic, sheet metal, die casting, raw material, etc.) of new projects.
Monitored the product development to IS.
Led the bidding procedure for all new components of new projects, ensure the price target.
Drive negotiation; initiated a contract to launch the development of the new part.
Sought for and implement localization and cost-saving activities.
Led the bidding process of global projects.
Purchased order release of production & non-production items from related functions and ensure QCD.
Interfaced with the Project team for problem-solving.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Project Buyer Resume
Objective : Project Buyer with 2 years of experience in Working across the global organization to develop/implement procurement efficiencies and cost take-out strategies and drive execution/compliance of such initiatives.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Spss, Syntax.
Description :
Responsible for all day-to-day purchasing operations within the organization.
Communicated efficiently with people in different roles.
Purchased items in accordance with established ISO policies and procedures.
Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to procure and purchase the best quality materials available.
Periodically evaluated vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations by monitoring shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.
Prepared request for quote packages with input from Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.
Negotiated supplier price reductions by issuing blanket purchase orders that contribute to an increase in profits.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Project Buyer Resume
Objective : Responsible for Negotiating and establishing global pricing and discount structures for various IT categories while developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with OEMs and preferred partners.
Skills : SAP EXPERT, Excel And Powerpoint, Supply Chain Management.
Description :
Evaluated material quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers.
Negotiated among acceptable bidders for contracts, keeping within Budgetary limitations.
Responsible for on-time delivery of goods and services.
Supported Project and Service personnel as well as other departments in relation to Purchase Orders.
Responsible for performing goods receipts and resolving issues as they arise with supplier payment.
Met Budgetary targets in relation to the purchase of Goods and Services.
Resolved problems as they arose on Projects.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Project Buyer Resume
Objective : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Project Buyer professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Project Buyer and inspiration to those around me.
Responsible for procuring components per customer Approved Vendor List requirements.
Determined and managed customer demands based on customer expectations.
Developed and fostered relationships with outside vendors to produce the best pricing for components.
Communicated with suppliers and /or distributors to obtain quotations and examine bids Plans, schedules and Make necessary changes in the system on all open purchase orders to reschedule in and out delivery dates with distributors and suppliers.
Placed orders for engineering/development purchases and non-inventory orders within the company.
Planned, scheduled, and monitored the movement of materials through the production cycle to meet scheduled ship dates.
Planned purchasing in accordance with the production schedule and bill of materials Processing requisitions for material, equipment, and services.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
G.E.D
Project Buyer Resume
Headline : Responsible for Assembling and managing cross-functional teams to validate and challenge requirements for sourcing solutions to be utilized across the global enterprise.
Skills : MS Office, Management SKills, Planning Skills.
Description :
Successfully accomplished sourcing, purchasing, and delivery logistics, of all materials required for a medium-sized DoS construction project.
Efficiently managed a large petty cash budget, to include daily expenditures, purchasing activity reporting, cash accounting (two currencies), currency exchange, and other local banking activities.
Supervised one driver/assistant.
Achieved excellent vendor relations that improved materials available to the construction functions.
Developed, maintained, and utilized an e-file of over 300 in-country vendors/sources.
Determined and established practical safety stock levels for both warehouse and customer inventories.
Ran open purchase order reports to communicate with supplier to confirm orders to prevent a line down situation and meet customer required ship date.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Project Buyer Resume
Objective : A Project Buyer professional in the field of Supply Management with strong interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication, group facilitation, negotiation, leadership, decision-making, planning, forecasting, problem solving & computer skills.
Created Purchase orders referring to the purchase requisitions received from the user departments.
Make sure all the purchase order approvals are complete by following up with the managers.
Maintained various office supplies by raising purchase orders directly on direct accounts.
Responsible for creating purchase requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Outline agreements.
Capitol Purchased and Strategic Sourcing for 7 brand new locations.
Worked closely with and reports to the Contract Manager.
Researched supplier capabilities to provide engineered products and presented findings to approve new suppliers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
G.E.D
Project Buyer Resume
Headline : Project Buyer with 4+ years of experience in Creating bid tabulation forms and other procurement documents Obtained routine cost information for estimating purposes Entered and distributed purchase orders and other procurement documents.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Excel, Autocad.
Description :
Responsible for project purchasing of all commodities needed for compressor skids aimed, primarily, at the oil and gas industry.
Implemented and prepared appropriate staff reports to monitor department performance on completed and ongoing projects.
Modified tracking methods to better address workflow, improving department efficiency, and material on-time delivery.
Supported technical clarifications among suppliers, contractors, and engineering.
Collected data to prepare cost estimates following project specifications together with technical sales engineers.
Revised bill of materials against commonly available materials to minimize cost as possible within design criteria.
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