Haugland Group, a privately-owned Long Island, New York-based civil infrastructure and energy construction company, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Associate Buyer to join our team.
The Associate Buyer will be a part of the team that purchases goods and services to support projects that the company has been awarded. A focus of this position will be concentrated on corporate travel, overseeing and optimizing Haugland Group and its affiliates' business travel program.
Key Functions:
- Crafting travel policies and procedures: Develop comprehensive policies and guidelines that govern employee travel, ensuring consistency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with legal and safety regulations.
- Negotiating contracts: Establish partnerships with airlines, hotels, and other travel suppliers to secure competitive rates and favorable terms for HG.
- Analyzing travel data: Leverage advanced analytics tools to analyze travel data and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Providing travel reports and data insights: Generate comprehensive travel reports that offer valuable insights into travel expenditure and compliance rates.
- Work with travel leads: Create a cohesive team approach.
- Other Duties: Assist with other functions in the day-to-day activity of the Procurement department.
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors.
- Proficiency in relevant software.
- Knowledge of retail math and metrics.
- Some experience in retail, merchandising, or purchasing is often preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is often required.
Why Haugland?
Compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), short/long term disability, and life insurance.
- We offer a 401k with 5% employer match.
- Potential for annual performance-based raise.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid company-observed holidays.
- Educational and professional advancement opportunities.
- Frequent company-sponsored events.
- Relaxed, friendly office.
- Fast-paced, exciting environment.
At Haugland Group, our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values which has employees at its forefront.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability).
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Purchasing
- Industries: Construction
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