Buyer/warranty Coordinator - Riverdale, United States - Purple Line Transit Operators LLC

Purple Line Transit Operators LLC

Verified Company

Riverdale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Overview:
PLTO is a joint venture of two companies: Alternate Concepts, Inc (ACI) and CAF USA, Inc. (CAF).

ACI is an industry leader in mass transit operations and maintenance and is the O&M provider for the only two Design-Build-Operate-and-Maintain (DBOM)/Design-Build-Finance-Operate-and-Maintain (DBFOM) transit projects in the U.

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Tren Urbano in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Eagle P3 in Denver, Colorado. CAF USA, Inc.

(a division of the international Spanish railway manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) designs, manufactures, maintains, and supplies equipment and components for railway systems and is a certified rail maintenance organization with a presence on five continents.

PLTO is conducting this recruitment for a
Buyer/Warranty Coordinator with a minimum of 5 years of buying/warranty experience (preferably in railroad operations) to direct and coordinate purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies for the organization by performing the prescribed duties of this position.

The goal is to ensure our business's accommodation is problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

If you're a passionate self-starter, Purple Line Transit Operators (PLTO) is a perfect place to get ahead.

The primary function of this position is to coordinate and manage the strategic procurement process for assigned categories ensuring the cost-effective acquisition of goods and services across PLTO.

The
Buyer/Warranty Coordinator will also support the procurement of rental equipment, industrial cleaning services, and rail maintenance services.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for soliciting and evaluating proposals for the requested commodity.
Research commodity availability, compare options to the Company's very specific technical requirements, and screen and evaluate suppliers to provide recommended procurement to the Finance and Administration Manager.
Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices and send copies to suppliers and departments originating requests. Verify the total cost of the item purchased. Resolve discrepancies as they may arise between PO details and actual delivery.
Review, update, and manage procurements related to PLTO procurement plans.
Organize and conduct meetings between manufacturers and PLTO personnel.
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepare market analysis reports.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Verify nomenclatures and specifications of purchase requests.
Consult the internet and catalogs and interview suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
Negotiate the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
Responsible for managing and handling all warranty issues with support from management as required.
Establish procedures for handling warranty claims, including documentation requirements such as proof of purchase dates or serial numbers of products.
Establish processes for evaluating subcontractors' performance and the satisfaction level of the services hired to fulfill contract requirements.
Monitor warranty claims to ensure that they are correctly handled.
Coordinate with outside vendors to repair or replace defective products.
Communicate with customers about their warranty rights and responsibilities.
Resolve disputes between PLTO and manufacturers, retailers, or subcontractors regarding product defects, malfunctions, or lowquality services.
Review customer complaints to determine whether they warrant a response from a manufacturer or retailer.
Maintain records of all correspondence related to warranty claims, including contact information for all parties involved in the claim process.
Review warranty contracts to determine which products they cover and identify any exclusions.
Coordinate, if applicable, with insurance carriers to ensure that all claims are processed correctly.
Ensure the safety of workers and ensure that all crew adhere to all safety procedures and rules.
Ensure work is completed on or before deadlines.
Willing to travel within the United States on short notice.
Complete all other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.S or B.A.) from a fouryear college or university.
May substitute five years of previous buying experience (preferably in railroad operations) for education.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and Volume.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and mechanical schematics.
Ability to solve practical problems and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective wor