Senior buyer Jobs in Tampa, FL

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Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States.

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of more than three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 273 billion in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 June 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does.

The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.

Seven Seas Water Group is a portfolio company of EQT AB (together with its subsidiaries, "EQT"), a purpose-driven global investment organization that partners with companies worldwide through its Private Capital and Real Assets strategies. Founded in 1994, EQT is a leading active ownership firm that has more than EUR 273 billion in total assets under management across nearly 50 active funds. EQT is committed to investing behind essential infrastructure, partnering with established platforms that deliver sustainable, mission critical services aligned with global needs for resource efficiency.

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Job Summary

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Buyer with a proven track record to manage procurement processes, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to support organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will leverage their 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, supplier management, and contract administration to source high-quality goods and services, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure delivery timely and within budget. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to align purchasing strategies with business goals.

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Key skills and Qualifications

• Sourcing and Procurement : Identify and evaluate suppliers to source materials and services, ensuring compliance with quality standards, project specifications and legal requirements. Negotiate contracts to secure cost-effective pricing and delivery terms.
• Internal & External Expediting : Proactively monitors and tracks purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of equipment to projects and facilities. Coordinates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delays, bottlenecks, or disruptions in the supply chain. Maintains accurate and up-to-date delivery schedules at all times.
• Vendor Management : Setup new suppliers. Maintain suppliers, with building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and contractors; monitor performance, and address issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Inventory and Resource Management : Track inventory levels for projects, forecast material needs, and manage purchase orders to prevent shortages or overstock. Align procurement activities with project timelines and organizational priorities.
• Contract and Documentation Management : Prepare, review, and maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and purchasing reports. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams (e.g., project managers, finance accounting, and operations) and external vendors to ensure seamless communication and alignment on project goals.
• Cost Control and Reporting : Reconcile accounts, prepare budget reports, and track purchasing metrics to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality. Use procurement software to streamline workflows and monitor spending.
• Process Optimization : Leverage proficiency in project management tools and ERP software to organize procurement data, track progress, and improve efficiency.
• Risk Management : Identify potential supply chain risks and implement solutions to ensure uninterrupted project delivery.

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We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.