Buyer

JOB-10046097

Anticipated Start Date

March 30, 2026

Location

Sandston, VA

Type of Employment

Contract Hire - Part-Time

Employer Info

Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy.

With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support a major polymer production capacity expansion project in the United States. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end procurement process for capital equipment and construction services, ensuring project requirements are met on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Job Description

• Ensure
• Analyze approved equipment lists and construction specifications provided by the engineering team to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy.
  
• Identify, pre-qualify, and maintain a competitive bid list of domestic and international suppliers.
  
• Issue and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and coordinate supplier responses.
  
• Prepare detailed commercial bid comparisons and perform total cost of ownership analyses.
  
• Lead negotiations covering pricing, delivery schedules, payment milestones, performance guarantees, and warranties.
  
• Draft and execute purchase orders and subcontract agreements with strong contractual protections including warranties and liquidated damages clauses.
  
• Manage procurement for site-based services, including civil, mechanical, piping, and E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) contractors.
  
• Proactively expedite supplier deliveries to prevent schedule delays and ensure equipment arrival aligns with construction sequencing.
  
• Coordinate with quality teams to schedule shop inspections and factory acceptance tests (FATs).
  
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills Required

• 5–7 years of procurement experience, preferably supporting CAPEX projects in the chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of international Incoterms and global procurement practices.
  
• Ability to interpret technical data sheets, P&IDs, and complex construction scopes of work.
  
• Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle).
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for bid evaluation and analysis.
  
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate high-value contracts while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
  
• Ability to identify supply chain risks, contractual gaps, and potential bottlenecks early in the procurement process.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively bridge technical engineering teams and commercial suppliers.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Part-Time role
• The work schedule will be determined based on project requirements and planned meetings. The role offers flexibility, and candidates are encouraged to communicate any scheduling constraints during the hiring process.