Description
Job Summary:
Buyer-Reman is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and placing purchase orders (POs) for operations and facilities, focusing on cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and supplier relationship management.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support for Project Field Purchaser(s)
- Develop, issue, and evaluate Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for materials and services
- Coordinate directly with project managers, superintendents, and field staff to understand material needs and timelines
- Research, evaluate, generate and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies and project budgets, ensuring the best value
- Assist with expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery and minimize project delays
- Identify and develop relationships with vendors and suppliers (sometimes local to the project site)
- Receive, vet and approve new vendor requests
- Assist with tracking and resolving discrepancies related to deliveries, pricing, or quality issues
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, receipts, and documentation for audit and reporting purposes
- Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and safety standards
- Assist with cost tracking and reporting to support project financial performance
- Assist with verification of delivered quantities against PO prior to releasing payment
- Assist with performing weekly receipt inspections. Assist with contacting vendor with any issues and take lead on resolution
- Issue and manage Blanket PO’s as needed
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or field support experience (construction, energy, or industrial environment preferred)
- Strong knowledge of materials, equipment, and vendor sourcing in facility services and operations and repairs
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and purchasing/ERP systems
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
- Experience in operations, repairs and facility services (Preferred)
- Familiarity with local supplier networks and logistics coordination (Preferred)
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills (Preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to travel to project site(s), if needed
Physical Requirements:
- Active construction site environments (when visiting the project site)
- Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases, if needed
- Working in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs.