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Job Ref:  42813BR
Employer:  CH2M Hill.
City:  Cincinnati
State/Province:  OH
Country:  United States
Type of Employment:  Full Time
Job Description: 
CH2M HILL Buyer Careers – Evendale, Ohio

The challenge? Help deliver safe, reliable and extremely competitive integrated facilities management services that focus on enhancing the life-cycle and performance output of our clients' assets. Our Buyer jobs provide you with an opportunity to act as an agent to our client, by procuring goods and services in support of the client's indirect sourcing needs for assigned project. Each day, you will serve as the project procurement expert, knowledgeable of client indirect sourcing guidelines, and will effectively negotiate pricing and terms, procure and ensure timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with CH2M HILL corporate strategies and work collaboratively with internal and external team members to achieve client objectives. You should be a self motivated professional with a related college degree, at least five years experience supporting procurement related functions, and have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each Buyer job.

Our Buyers:


  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentational skills, a thorough understanding of procurement and/or supply management, and a demonstrated ability to negotiate contract pricing and terms.
  • Reside on site at our client's industrial facility, providing the highest level of integrated procurement services and support.
  • Prepare project bid documents, organize and lead pre-bid meetings.
  • Ensure contractor supplier certifications are current, valid and meet if not exceed client insurance and safety guidelines.
  • Support procurement activities for assigned project(s), including creation and execution of bid utilizing competitive bidding systems (online and “best and final").
  • Negotiate terms and pricing according to client indirect sourcing guidelines.
  • Manage client budget for project procurement activities, including meeting client annual cost savings / deflation goals.
  • Distribute order requisitions to assigned buyers and associates, as appropriate.
  • Ensure orders are placed, processed and materials/goods delivered according to project quality, timeline and budget guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain supplier and client relations.
  • Approve and/or document corrective actions pertaining to supplier invoices for payment, in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Work collaboratively within a team environment, effectively communicating with internal and external team members and in accordance with company objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Are proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
  • Display exceptional communication and customer service skills in daily email, phone, and face to face interaction with client representatives and suppliers.
  • Hold certifications or society memberships related to procurement such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).

Basic Qualifications


  • Minimum 3 years experience in a procurement, purchasing, buyer, or related role
  • Bachelor's degree in business management, or related; will accept additional 4 years of professional experience in lieu of degree
  • Minimum 3 years experience utilizing the MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Degree Required

High School or GED

Certifications Required

CPM or CPSM preferred

What you will find

At CH2M HILL, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at CH2M HILL. Ready? Let's get to work.

Developing People through Challenging Projects
CH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


01/19/2012

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