Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, project management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is a unique turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

The Junior Buyer role is based out of our Houston office located at 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, Texas 77034.

Primary Function:
As a member of the procurement team, the Junior Buyer is an entry level position which performs tasks as assigned for the procurement of materials, supplies, and services for the construction of transmission lines and substations. The Junior Buyer is expected to develop skills necessary to plan, coordinate, and monitor procurement activities for a given project. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop employee's job knowledge and abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Learn and apply corporate standard procurement processes and procedures
• Learn about the major apparatus needed for substation and transmission line construction
• Learn who key vendors are for major apparatus and miscellaneous items
• With the oversight of experienced Buyers, process requisitions, validate quotes, and place orders for both major apparatus and miscellaneous items
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
• Bring potential problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain management or related field is required. Relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement. Prior internship and/or related work experience in a Buyer role is preferred.

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Basic knowledge of procurement processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical information, specifically for high voltage projects
• Good organizational skills which include development of work plans and ability to multitask
• Flexibility to work on an individual project as well as on team projects
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Dashiell provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.


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