Buyer 1

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston continues to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

We have an opening for a Buyer position located in our headquarters in West Chester, PA. The Buyer conducts federal and non-federal contracts as well as non-contract purchasing activities of commodities of moderate complexity assuring compliance with established corporate policy and client contract requirements as established by management.

Expected Outcomes:

• Prepare requests for proposal and/or requests for quotation to conduct market surveys of moderate complexity materials and services for contract or non-contract requirements.
• Analyze supplier quotations and proposals to determine the lowest overall cost solution for materials/services being procured.
• Interact with requisitioners and users to clarify requirements, provide feedback and information on materials/service technology developments/improvements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to reduce overall costs, minimize administrative burdens, and assure that all necessary contractual items are adequately covered.
• Prepare clear, concise purchase documents on automated purchasing system and expedite supplier performance as necessary to ensure all contractual deliverables are timely.
• Evaluate commodities/services handled and make recommendations to functional management on those that can be consolidated and leveraged for overall cost reduction from a company standpoint.
• Interface with Project Manager or within assigned division, to handle procurement related issues and/or forward complex issues on to functional management for resolution.
• Trains basic purchasing skills and processes in one-on-one training situations with region/division personnel.
• Provide timely feedback and status reports to functional management on procurement issues within Buyer's control and progress on cost savings achievement.
• Participate in material costing efforts as required to support WESTON proposal preparation.
• These job requirements are not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned. WESTON reserves the right to modify the job description as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 0-3 years related experience.
• Must have general purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Federal procurement experience preferred but not required.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Able to meet time sensitive deadlines and carry out multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze data and resolve issues.
• Must be detail oriented.

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Salary Range: $44,485 - $58,323 - $72,058