The Senior Purchaser is responsible for leading procurement processes, identifying and screening suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, driving improved supplier service levels, improving business results and standardizing procurement best practice processes.

Execute and direct specific procurement plans and programs, to reduce costs to meet schedule requirements and ensure quality.Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to procurement practice, mentor and guide less experienced purchasers.Directs the preparation of procurement documents and agreements.Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations.Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.Oversees the quality assurance and quality control activities and processes.Evaluate and negotiate the procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts as assigned.Lead in the proposal and selection process and facilitate pre-bid meetings.Evaluate suppliers' overall performance and recommend and implement process enhancements.Review purchase order documents, procurement status reports and expediting reports for submission.Submit comprehensive and complete procurement packages to the engineering group.Present Project Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.Participate in recruitment and development of staff.Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards