Buyer

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination.

Summary: The Buyer will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing the pre-construction process, and analyzing supplier relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the supplier selection process for products and services used by the company.
• Identify and develop sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings.
• Conduct analysis and prepare reports on supplier performance metrics, conduct benchmarking studies, and track overall spending.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Establish a goal setting process with suppliers to improve overall performance, processes, and information flow.
• Ensure required product certificates, warranty, and other documents are provided to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the finance team on project cost management, month end accruals, AP and PO questions including issue resolution.
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and repair services for assigned projects.
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers, and review quotations.
• Monitor market changes for any potential impact of overall project cost.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:                                                                                                                

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or above.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of procurement processes.
• Familiarity with overall supply chain procedures, construction specific preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to use procurement related software, such as ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
• Independent and self-motivated with experience managing within a distributed office environment.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).

Language Proficiency:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin desired

Nice to have: 

• Start-up experience.
• Semiconductor construction experience.
• International work experience, a plus.

 Additional Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.