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Support the purchasing needs of the Company for engines, transmissions, trailers, radiators, generators, fork trucks, fabricated materials, other accessory related diesel engine products, drilling rig and other oilfield related products. Consult catalogs and interviews vendors to obtain competitive prices and specifications; reviews market trends and maintains current awareness of new products and suppliers.

Overview:
United Holdings Oklahoma City is Now Hiring a Sr. Buyer at 5555 W Reno, Oklahoma City, OK 73127.Responsible for procuring non-standard and complex products for the company from major manufacturers and/or representatives, involving build to specification components, management of changes to build specifications, product delivery, and other terms and conditions. Support the purchasing needs of the Company for engines, transmissions, trailers, radiators, generators, fork trucks, fabricated materials, other accessory related diesel engine products, drilling rig and other oilfield related products.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Purchase non-standard and custom designed manufactured items for the company.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Contact suppliers and vendors to establish product specifications and expectations, scheduling, and product availability. May recommend a change of supplier if problems with service, price or availability of products arise.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Negotiate purchasing agreements with vendors assuring acceptable quality, with adequate delivery and other terms and conditions at the best price.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods; confer with suppliers concerning late deliveries.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Monitor alignment of sales commitments, manufacturing requirements and vendor delivery capabilities.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Expedite deliveries and obtains approval for alternative items required for emergency.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Review and adjust incorrect invoices, shipping errors, replacement of materials not meeting company specifications, cancellation of orders, and engineering changes.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Coordinate with internal departments to ensure maximization of freight savings and to expedite needed materials into facility on a timely basis.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Monitor and control product inventory; compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories. Computes total cost of items purchased.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Consult catalogs and interviews vendors to obtain competitive prices and specifications; reviews market trends and maintains current awareness of new products and suppliers. Match supplier and vendor capabilities with product design and acceptable tolerance requirements. Differentiate among differences with various materials and assist in value analysis when selecting outside suppliers or manufacturing items internally. Monitor step by step processing among outside suppliers and vendors for items requiring multistep processing activities.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Verify nomenclature and specifications of purchase requisitions; Interpret Engineering Bills of Material, drawings and change notices and process appropriately in a timely manner. Coordinate closely with engineering to ensure all specification-controlled items are ordered with the correct specifications.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Compile information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of materials; ensure prompt placement of assigned orders in accordance with established policy.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.</li></ul>Education/Experience:<ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and three to seven years related experience. </li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. </li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Prior manufacturing and/or fabricated equipment purchasing.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Experience for items priced in excess of $200,000 up to more than $1,000,000 required. </li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Ability to read, decipher and clarify AutoCAD blueprint drawings, Engineering Tools preferred</li></ul>Computer Skills:<ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiar with ERP (Enterprise Resource</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif;text-align:left">Planning) systems, Oracle preferred. SAP preferred. Familiarity with demand forecasting tools, E3 preferred.</li></ul>Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

United Engines

Senior Buyer Distribution Sourcing

AutoCAD

Billing

Blueprints

Cargo/Freight

Change Management

Consulting

Contract Negotiation

Demand Forecasting/Planning

Diesel Engine

Drilling Equipment

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM)

Engineering Change Order

Forklift

High School Diploma

Inventory Management

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Requirements

Market Trend Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Oracle Applications

Petroleum

Policy Development

Problem Solving Skills

Product Design

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Sales

Time Management

Value Analysis

Vendor/Supplier Selection

[AW]-iCims

FULL_TIME

Assists departments in obtaining pricing and other information from vendors as well as reviews contracts and assists business units in the management of contractual obligations of the vendor to ensure that all terms and conditions are met. Act as SME in support of Procurement, Contract Management, DHA/ VA Contract Modification, Finance and business teams in support of pricing efforts including ROMs, RFIs/ RFPs, contracts, and licensing agreements.

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only).Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!Job Summary Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for conducting procurements in accordance with internal policy, customer requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. and state public laws and statutes. This individual is responsible for Market Pricing Research, Pricing Post Negotiation Memorandums, Pricing Proposal Evaluations, and other Procurement deliverables which are retained in accordance with Procurement Policy. Partner with Finance, business areas, and leadership to resolve questions associated with accruals, payables and budget. Act as SME in support of Procurement, Contract Management, DHA/ VA Contract Modification, Finance and business teams in support of pricing efforts including ROMs, RFIs/ RFPs, contracts, and licensing agreements.Education & Experience Required: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • U.S. Citizen • Must receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation • 5+ years recent experience in Procurement, Purchasing that includes complex procurement tasks such as performing cost analysis, creating sourcing strategies, negotiations and independently resolving issues • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Experience with supplier relationship management Preferred: • 10+ years of handling progressively complex procurement tasks and negotiations Proficiency in procurement and other software (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, Ariba, Agiloft, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Coupa) • Certified as CPSM, CPM or CPPO • FAR knowledge or experience with government purchasingKey Responsibilities • Analyze and document pricing to identify pricing drivers for discreet comparative analysis with other vendors and subcontractors. • Provide reporting to all levels of leadership to determine negotiating strategies and approval process. • Partner with Procurement Manager and Director to negotiate lowest possible price with vendors and subcontractors. • Document all negotiating and compliance factors associated with agreed pricing. • Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of solicitations, evaluations of proposals, support of complex negotiations and executing awards, while assessing risk and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. • Communicate with suppliers to obtain ROMs, quotes, execute orders via Purchase order or SOW, and track delivery schedules. • Create, process, monitor and drive timely purchase orders and SOWs to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment. • Research suppliers, products, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and reliable sources. • Ensure purchases align with company policies, budgets, and regulatory requirements (e.g. FAR and DFARS). • Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier interactions in procurement systems. • Work with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, budgetary constraints, and provide timely support. • Assists departments in obtaining pricing and other information from vendors as well as reviews contracts and assists business units in the management of contractual obligations of the vendor to ensure that all terms and conditions are met. • Prepares formal Request for Proposal/Quotations and documentation to support vendor selection. • Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, modifications, etc. • Maintains logs of expiration notifications produced by the system; documents business unit feedback in contract management system. • May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends. • Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract financial terms, revisions, and amendments. • Communicates contract management policy and practice to internal business units. • Responsible for consultation and escalation to business unit and/or VP on issues which are not solved satisfactorily in a timely manner. • May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements. • Maintains desk procedures and business unit reference guides as necessary. .: • Acts as liaison between Legal, Contract Management, Finance, and Business departments. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Regular and reliable attendance is required.Competencies Communication / People Skills: Ability to negotiate, influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate. Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications. Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach. Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment. Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented. Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues. Technical Skills: Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures; knowledge of contracting concepts and Federal Acquisition Regulations; analytical and communication skills.Working Conditions Working Conditions: • Works within an office environment with minimal travel requiredCompany Overview Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes. It's Who We Are. It's What We Do. Do you have a passion for serving those who served? Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®! Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community. At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.BenefitsWe're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes: <ul><li> Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage </li><li> Paid time off </li><li> 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching) </li><li> Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance </li><li> Tuition reimbursement </li><li> Paid volunteer time </li></ul> TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $76,000 - $85,000 per year.Equal Employment OpportunityTriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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