Buyer-Tools at Batchelor & Kimball in Conyers, GA

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design, build, and turnkey construction services, including teaming with subcontractor partners. If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you!

We are seeking a Buyer team member within our supply chain group to provide support to the purchasing group. This person must be able to maintain strict confidentiality, possess strong attention to detail skills and have the desire to do non routine tasks.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

· Organize the procurement and shipment of tools to jobsites throughout the country.

· Develop and manage RFP’s (Request For Pricing) for tool vendors as a management tool to ensure competitive pricing.

· Develop a supply chain for tool vendors in proximity to construction sites throughout the U.S.

· Purchase and manage tool inventory for tools relating to the mechanical trades including hand tools, welding tools, gang boxes, specialty welding items, carts, ladders, PPE, and safety devices.

· Issue purchase orders and perform follow-up to ensure timely delivery of tools, consumables, supplies, materials, etc.

· Work with internal stakeholders to develop processes that improve tool utilization, the small tools program, and tool productivity/efficiency.

· Collect and analyze data to draw conclusions about tool performance, trends, and opportunities.

· Ensure positive employee relations and build the B&K culture based on our values.

· Communicate with vendors including managing meetings with vendors when necessary.

Supervisory / Budgetary /External Communication Responsibility:

· This is an individual contributor role. It will be responsible for communicating with internal and external customers.

Knowledge, skill, and ability requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance):

· Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

· Advanced Excel skills

· MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) basic knowledge required.

· User experience in Vista by Viewpoint, SAP or other prominent business systems preferred.

· Outstanding communication skills (phone, e-mail, video conference, and in person) required.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Requires ability to perform numerical, statistical, and/or financial analysis.

· Must use initiative and judgment to balance workload and meet objectives of the departments supported.

Prior work experience and educational requirements:

· Requires a HS diploma with bachelor’s degree preferred.

· One (1) year of procurement experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous field travel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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