Buyer III
Location: Lynchburg Virginia
Description: AREVA is looking of Buyer III right now, this career will be placed in Virginia. More complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. -
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Description
LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
ENJOY A NEW EXCITING CAREER IN A GROWING INDUSTRY!
AREVA supplies solutions for power generation with less carbon. Its expertise and! unwavering insistence on safety, security, transparency and ethics are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering to utilities covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction, and related services. The group is also expanding in renewable energies - wind, solar, bioenergies, hydrogen and storage - to be one of the top three in this sector worldwide in 2012.
With these two major offers, AREVA's 48,000 employees are helping to supply ever safer, cleaner and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
AREVA provides its customers with solutions for low-carbon power generation in North America and all over the world. As the leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in the renewable energies sector, AREVA combines U.S. and Canadian leadership, ac! cess to worldwide expertise and a proven track record of perfo! rmance. Sustainable development is a core component of AREVA's strategy. Its more than 5,000 U.S. and Canadian employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people. AREVA Inc. is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Visit us at
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The AREVA Reactors & Services Business Group:
The Reactors and Services Business Group combines the nuclear reactor design and construction activities and the products and services activities necessary for the maintenance, operation, modernization, and improvement of power plants. It also includes vessel propulsion nuclear reactor and research reactor activities. AREVA is currently constructing four EPRâ„¢ reactors, of generation III+.
Purchasing:
The Purchasing organization is responsible for cost-effective purchasing/pro! curement of goods and services in support of the IB and Corporate requirements to enable the Company to be successful in meeting customer needs in a timely and cost effective manner.
Job Description:
AREVA is seeking a Buyer III for our Mill Ridge Road facility in Lynchburg, VA.
Responsibilities and duties include:
All levels of Purchasing support associated with the various functions and multiple projects performed by IB-A.
Ensuring that assigned services, materials, and equipment are obtained at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) consistent with set standards of quality, delivery and service, via the following:
Ensures that project procurement requirements are understood and that procured products and services meet lead-time, price and quality requirements.
Reviews, approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
Engages and coordinates with line managers to implement appropriate commodi! ty/supply strategies.
Participates as key member of Cross Func! tional Teams (CFT) in supplier relationship activities such as selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement and recognition.
Performs spend and commodity analysis; assists with development of contract negotiation strategies.
Gathers and reports metrics to assess effectiveness of purchasing/procurement operations.
Displays business acumen, influencing skills and customer service with colleagues and customers.
Purchase order generation and execution.
Qualifications
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
Buyer III
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline strongly preferred; 5 years of comparable experience in lieu of degree may be considered. In addition, 5 years of closely related work experience re! quired.
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills, in German and English.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
Possess and apply extensive knowledge of supply management field.
5-8 years experience with material & service providers or other supplier related interface preferred.
3-5 years commodity management experience.
Experience dealing with international contract management and negotiations.
1-3 years experience in process out-line and improvement.
1-3 years experience with SAP MM.
Developed leadership qualities.
TRAVEL
Sporadic (< 10%) domestic and international travel. Typically planned in advance.
We offer competitive salaries, an excellent b! enefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diver! se and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. AREVA recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.
Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join AREVA today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!
Job
PURCHASING
Primary Location
NORTH AMERICA-United States-Virginia-Lynchburg - MRR
Organization
Reactors & Services
Schedule
Full-time
Number of Openings
1
Relocation
No
Job Type
Regular
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume ! to AREVA.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:26:25 GMT