Buyer

This position is responsible for administration of major contracts (i.e. construction, services, consulting, etc.) and the procurement of materials at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability, and urgency of need. Schedules/coordinates the contract activity to assure procurement policies and procedures are adhered to. Personally undertakes the buying of the most important and critical items. Purchase direct charge items and administer major construction, services, and materials contracts. Coordinate and schedule deliveries of all industrial gases and chemicals. Negotiates blanket purchase order agreements for all major commodities and/or services. Arrange for the disposal of, or negotiate the sale of, surplus materials and equipment. Recommends uniform standards of specifications for material/service requirements. Processes change orders, notifying vendors of material/service, quantity/specification requirement revisions. Negotiates with vendors on rate adjustments and incorrect materials.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Buyer in 800 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA is between $37,500 and $51,500. This range is based on the salaries of similar positions in the same area.

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical and management services to support the U.S. government in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. With approximately 6,250 employees, BWXT has 11 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, BWXT joint ventures provide management and operations at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities.