ASH Purchasing Agent at Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. in Exton, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) is searching for purchasing agents/buyers to work in its Allen-Sherman-Hoff (ASH) material handling business unit. This position will report directly into the business unit with a dotted line reporting structure into the Global Purchasing organization. The purchasing agents/buyers will be responsible for seeking quotations for needed products and/or services based on engineering need or requisitioned goods and/or services. The buyer will need to work with engineering and product support to ensure all technical specifications are maintained with each request for quote. Once quotations are received the buyer will process and track all purchase orders to vendors. This position will require the buyer to maintain solid relationships with the vendors to ensure proper communication and on-time delivery of product. The buyer is also responsible for assisting in searching for and qualifying new vendors. Other responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Request quotations from various established and potentially new vendors for requisitioned products and/or services.
• Process purchase orders and organize and confirm delivery of goods and services
• Oversee and manage the tracking of shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods
• Participate in developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
• Conduct cost analysis and establish benchmarks for improvement as required
• Travel will occasionally be required but will be limited to 5-10% maximum.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain management as a purchasing agent or buyer preferred
• Computer Skills: Intermediate MS Office focus on Word and Excel, ERP System experience (Oracle or SAP Preferred)
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to learn on the job and stay current with industry trends
• Mutli-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks