# Sr. Buyer

> TEI Construction Services Inc. · Duncan, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Purchasing

## Description

TEiC is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Buyer to lead strategic procurement and sourcing activities supporting industrial construction, maintenance, outage, and specialty projects across the power generation and heavy industrial markets.

This is not a transactional purchasing role. We are looking for a procurement professional who can develop sourcing strategies, lead commercial negotiations, manage supplier relationships, mitigate risk, and influence project success from proposal development through project closeout. You will serve as a trusted business partner to project teams and leadership while driving supplier performance, cost competitiveness, schedule execution, and commercial compliance.[](https://babcockpower-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hlarkin_babcockpower_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B38C864F1-06AA-460E-B722-D46C8076434D%7D&file=Senior%20Supply%20Chain%20Buyer%20Job%20Description.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)[](https://babcockpower-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hlarkin_babcockpower_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B38C864F1-06AA-460E-B722-D46C8076434D%7D&file=Senior%20Supply%20Chain%20Buyer%20Job%20Description.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)

### What You'll Do

-   Lead sourcing and procurement activities for complex materials, equipment, subcontract, and service requirements.
-   Develop and execute project-specific sourcing strategies that support cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
-   Evaluate and qualify suppliers and subcontractors while building long-term strategic relationships.
-   Lead competitive bid events, commercial evaluations, supplier selection, and award recommendations.
-   Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery commitments, and contractual agreements.
-   Manage procurement schedules and proactively expedite critical materials, documentation, and services.
-   Partner closely with Operations, Estimating, Legal, Finance, Quality, Scheduling, and Project Teams to support proposal development and project execution.
-   Resolve supplier performance issues, contract disputes, non-conformances, warranty matters, and commercial risks.
-   Drive continuous improvement initiatives and supplier performance programs that strengthen procurement effectiveness across the organization.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
-   5+ years of procurement, purchasing, subcontracting, or supply chain experience within construction, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, or a related industry.
-   Experience independently managing complex procurement activities and commercial negotiations.
-   Strong understanding of supplier management, contract administration, procurement risk, and sourcing strategy.
-   Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions across cross-functional teams.
-   Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
-   Experience with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint is a plus

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) _Effective on your first day!_
-   Wellness Programs and Awards _Get healthier and earn premium discounts!_
-   Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) _Company match!_
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long-Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Employee Assistance Program
-   Parental Leave
-   Flexible Spending Accounts
-   Duncan, SC Location Onsite Gym and pickle ball court!

Just to name a few!

## Apply

[Apply at TEI Construction Services Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/teicservices/j/F4999894DF/apply)

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