Buyer - Buyer Senior

Job Summary
Please Note: This position is posted in a range and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.
Responsible for purchasing materials and equipment as required by Cook Nuclear Plant.
Job Description

• Maintain reliable sources of supply that furnishes material and equipment in accordance with AEP Engineering standards and specifications.
• Interview manufacturer representatives and salespeople concerning material and equipment that may be used at the Cook Nuclear Plant.
• Assist with economical purchase of material and equipment without relinquishing quality and service. Work with suppliers to develop alliances, which may include vendor stocking arrangements and just-in-time deliveries.
• Assist with resolving basic conflict in commercial terms and conditions with Suppliers and AEP legal.
• Work as a member of commodity teams consisting of buyers, Engineers, Suppliers, Stores, and users to review our material requirements, specifications, stocking quantities and supplier base to find methods of improving the procurement process, leading to inventory reduction, freight savings, shorter lead times and overall lower cost for materials used at Cook Nuclear Plant.
• Assist with bid proposals, review abstracts; explore the benefit relating to the placement of blanket orders and economy of purchase through competitive bidding with approved sources of supply.
• Review and handle all correspondence relating to various commercial problems, change orders, cancellations and any other discrepancies that may come up regarding the purchase order.
• Keep informed of sales, taxes and regulations insofar as they affect purchases and prices.
• Keep abreast of economic trends and market conditions that may affect current price structures.
• Establish and maintain buyer-seller relationships with suppliers of materials and equipment used by Cook Nuclear Plant.
• Place Safety related purchase orders as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUYER:
Education:

• Associate degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management
• Or 2 years of procurement experience in buying, contracting, or supply chain, inventory management.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience in addition to any years of experience identified above.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

• May perform walk downs in plant environment which may include exposure to heat, cold, noise, and radiation exposure Education, experience / licensing and certification requirements of this position conform to ANSI N18.1 - 1971 and ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUYER, SR:
Education:

• Associate degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management
• Or 2 years of procurement experience in buying, contracting, or supply chain, inventory management.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Minimum of 6 years of purchasing experience in addition to any years of experience identified above.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary.

Salary Range posted from minimum to mid-range. Buyer (SG 05) - Buyer, Sr. (SG 07): $60,438 - $104,268.50.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45- minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-005
Compensation Range:
$60,438.00-75,546.50 USD
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