Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Bid Analysis, Civil Infrastructure, Climate Change, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Construction, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Data Analysis, Identify Issues, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Network Systems, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Pumps, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Sustainability, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing
Career Opportunities: Senior Buyer - Phoenix, AZ (11793)
Requisition ID 11793 - Posted 05/07/2026 - SRP Salt Rvr Pump Storage Proj (3489) - Procurement - Bachelor''s Degree
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Lane Construction is one of Americas leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the countrys transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.
Description
- Prepares requests for quotation to be submitted to suppliers list.
- Defines and manages list of suppliers within the vendor management system.
- Coordinates with buyers within assigned Business Unit to ensure consistent implementation of the set strategy.
- Receives the purchase request to initiate the procurement process.
- Prepares requests for quotation of the most complex packages to be submitted to suppliers list.
- Sources vendors/suppliers for materials, services and subcontract needs.
- Analyzes/assesses and negotiates offers received from suppliers ensuring commercial verification.
- Analyzes proposals received from vendors asking alignment to requirements to the project team.
- Prepares a summary of final recommendation to be communicated with the requesting business unit.
- Oversees terms & conditions reviews of contracts in coordination with all the contract stakeholders.
- Manages economic and contractual negotiations of orders and associated purchasing terms and conditions.
- Performs internal & external benchmark analysis on products/services and market intelligence on the supply base.
- Manages the relationship with suppliers in accordance with internal governance & compliance requirements.
- Negotiates with vendors to achieve the most cost effective best and final offer.
- Participates in vendor qualification.
- Supports the procurement manager in complex negotiations.
- Discusses and reviews the procurement plan, on a weekly basis, with the project team.
- Prepares and releases the Purchase Order (PO) once the sourcing process has been completed.
- Assists the procurement manager with the preparation of procurement plans.
- Mentors junior buyers and contributes to process improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
- Assists in the analysis of current procedures to identify critical issues and mitigate risk.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Results Orientation
Integrity
Influencing and Communicating
Conflict Management
Vendor Sourcing
Vendor Management
Benchmarking
Data Analytics
Supply Disruption Management
Contract Negotiation
Supply Base Optimization
Raw Material Trends and Forecasts, Indexation, Exchange Rates
Cost-Based Analysis
Piece Price Breakdowns
Time Management
Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Lane Construction is one of Americas leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the countrys transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.
Description
- Prepares requests for quotation to be submitted to suppliers list.
- Defines and manages list of suppliers within the vendor management system.
- Coordinates with buyers within assigned Business Unit to ensure consistent implementation of the set strategy.
- Receives the purchase request to initiate the procurement process.
- Prepares requests for quotation of the most complex packages to be submitted to suppliers list.
- Sources vendors/suppliers for materials, services and subcontract needs.
- Analyzes/assesses and negotiates offers received from suppliers ensuring commercial verification.
- Analyzes proposals received from vendors asking alignment to requirements to the project team.
- Prepares a summary of final recommendation to be communicated with the requesting business unit.
- Oversees terms & conditions reviews of contracts in coordination with all the contract stakeholders.
- Manages economic and contractual negotiations of orders and associated purchasing terms and conditions.
- Performs internal & external benchmark analysis on products/services and market intelligence on the supply base.
- Manages the relationship with suppliers in accordance with internal governance & compliance requirements.
- Negotiates with vendors to achieve the most cost effective best and final offer.
- Participates in vendor qualification.
- Supports the procurement manager in complex negotiations.
- Discusses and reviews the procurement plan, on a weekly basis, with the project team.
- Prepares and releases the Purchase Order (PO) once the sourcing process has been completed.
- Assists the procurement manager with the preparation of procurement plans.
- Mentors junior buyers and contributes to process improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
- Assists in the analysis of current procedures to identify critical issues and mitigate risk.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Results Orientation
Integrity
Influencing and Communicating
Conflict Management
Vendor Sourcing
Vendor Management
Benchmarking
Data Analytics
Supply Disruption Management
Contract Negotiation
Supply Base Optimization
Raw Material Trends and Forecasts, Indexation, Exchange Rates
Cost-Based Analysis
Piece Price Breakdowns
Time Management
Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Lane Construction Corp
Why Lane?
What separates us from others? The answer is simple…over 120 years of providing the finest quality projects in the nation through honest and dedicated workmanship while providing a safe work environment for our employees and business associates. Among our peers, Lane is noted for safety, dependability, performance and quality of workmanship. That’s a tough combination to beat considering that we have been doing it longer than most!
We are the kind of construction firm that gives the industry high marks for community responsibility and involvement. At Lane we recognize our responsibility to support the communities where we live and work, and to be a good neighbor. Lane provides support in the form of donations of materials and services to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, Community Fire Departments, Little Leagues, Recreation and Community Associations, Schools and others. Our employees know the importance of civic and community involvement and how it reflects on the integrity of the company.
Our company is committed to operating and conducting business in an environmentally responsible way. This responsibility of environmental stewardship rests with every level of the company, from management to trade workers and everyone in between. We are totally committed to maintaining a clean, healthy environment while continually improving environmental performance and preventing pollution. We believe this commitment is both good business and a benefit to our employees, their families, our customers and the communities we serve. The commitment is a primary objective of management and all employees.
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