Junior Buyer

Overview

Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034

Primary Function:

As a member of the procurement team, the Junior Buyer is an entry level position which performs tasks as assigned for the procurement of materials, supplies, and services for the construction of transmission lines and substations. The Junior Buyer is expected to develop skills necessary to plan, coordinate, and monitor procurement activities for a given project. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop employee’s job knowledge and abilities.

• Learn and apply corporate standard procurement processes and procedures
• Learn about the major apparatus needed for substation and transmission line construction
• Learn who key vendors are for major apparatus and miscellaneous items
• With the oversight of experienced Buyers, process requisitions, validate quotes, and place orders for both major apparatus and miscellaneous items
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
• Bring potential problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Other duties as required

• Education and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management or related field is required. Relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience:
  
  Prior internship and/or related work experience in a Buyer role is preferred.
• Skills:
• Basic knowledge of procurement processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical information, specifically for high voltage projects
• Good organizational skills which include development of work plans and ability to multitask
• Flexibility to work on an individual project as well as on team projects
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.