Key Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, negotiate, obtain approvals for, and purchase or lease materials, supplies, tools, equipment, services, subcontractors, and other goods required for field and office operation.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new vendors and sources.
Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders and related purchasing information within company accounting and business systems, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and required approvals.
Support project estimating and contracting activities by providing historical usage information, pricing, vendor information, equipment costs, consumable cost, and subcontractor or service pricing.
Support annual capital budgeting and provide purchasing-related information necessary for effective financial planning and decision-making.
Provide procurement and operational support to project managers and department managers, identifying obstacles and developing practical solutions to keep work progressing.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, management systems, and applicable requirements.
Promote safety, environmental responsibility, teamwork, continuous improvement, and company values while supporting the ongoing improvement of procurement processes and practices.
Qualifications
Minimum of four years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within the construction or industrial construction industry.
Experience sourcing and purchasing construction materials, equipment, supplies, services, or subcontractors.
Experience working with vendors, negotiating pricing, obtaining competitive quotes, and managing purchasing documentation.
Experience using accounting, purchasing, cost tracking, inventory management, or enterprise business systems.
Experience supporting project teams, field operations, budgeting, inventory management, or other construction-related business functions preferred.
Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of our office locations and be available to work onsite 3-4 days per week as part of our hybrid work arrangement. The applicable office locations are:
1500 South Second Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
1160 Hamilton Ave, University Park, IL 60484
900 Northbrook Drive, Trevose, PA 19053
310 Third Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551
11700 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
2600 Citiplace, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided with equal employment opportunities.
