Buyer

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Illinois
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
The Buyer is responsible for ensuring procurement of products and services for projects, managing vendor negotiations, and analyzing quotations to secure the best costs while maintaining quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. 

 

ACCIONA, through its Living&Culture business unit, is seeking to hire a Buyer in the United States for a cultural project.

Job Description

Mission: To guarantee that all the products, materials, and services necessary for project execution are available and meet the required quality standards, while being acquired at the best possible cost.

Functions:

  • Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for subcontractors by analyzing technical and commercial documentation.
  • Coordinate with other departments to develop the project procurement strategy.
  • Analyzing quotes and generating technical and economic comparison tables.
  • Negotiating with suppliers.
  • Placing orders.
  • Global search, management and evaluation of suppliers.
  • Supplier evaluation and report generation using KPIs and data to optimize processes.
  • Price and trend analysis. 

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Experience: At least 7 years of experience managing procurement
  • Degree in: Architecture, Technical Architecture or Building Engineering, or a similar technical background.
  • Proficiency in the fundamental concepts and practical applications of artificial intelligence.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP, Jaggaer, Power BI and other procurement tools is advantageous.
  • Previous experience in the cultural/interior design sector is also advantageous.
  • Availability to travel for periods of 1–2 weeks.
  • Analytical mindset and experience of working with data analysis tools.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Top Skills

Jaggaer
MS Office
Power BI
SAP
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The Company
HQ: North Sydney, New South Wales
24,671 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet.

Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate.

We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment.

We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.

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