Buyer
United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination.
Summary: The Buyer will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing the pre-construction process, and analyzing supplier relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist in the supplier selection process for products and services used by the company.
- Identify and develop sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings.
- Conduct analysis and prepare reports on supplier performance metrics, conduct benchmarking studies, and track overall spending.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Establish a goal setting process with suppliers to improve overall performance, processes, and information flow.
- Ensure required product certificates, warranty, and other documents are provided to stakeholders.
- Work closely with the finance team on project cost management, month end accruals, AP and PO questions including issue resolution.
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and repair services for assigned projects.
- Invite tenders, consult with suppliers, and review quotations.
- Monitor market changes for any potential impact of overall project cost.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or above.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in procurement.
Skills and Competencies:
- Good understanding of procurement processes.
- Familiarity with overall supply chain procedures, construction specific preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to use procurement related software, such as ERP systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
- Independent and self-motivated with experience managing within a distributed office environment.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
- Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).
Language Proficiency:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin desirable.
Nice to have:
- Start-up experience.
- Semiconductor construction experience.
- International work experience, a plus.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks.
- Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials.
- Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
- Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job.
- Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation.
- Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor.
Work Environment:
- Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
- Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests.
- Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
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