Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and material takeoffs to translate project needs into purchasing requirements
Source qualified suppliers for materials, equipment, and construction-related services; solicit and evaluate quotes/proposals to select best-fit options
Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, lead time, delivery terms, and conditions) to optimize cost, schedule, and quality outcomes
Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements
Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support supplier onboarding and performance evaluation activities
Track material lead times, delivery schedules, and logistics to ensure timely availability aligned with project timelines
Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs, resolve constraints, and align on priorities
Manage changes in scope, substitutions, pricing updates, and delivery adjustments; document and communicate impacts and approvals to stakeholders
Maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records (pricing, correspondence, approvals, and compliance documentation)
Monitor market conditions and cost drivers to support budgeting, risk mitigation, and cost reduction strategies
Partner cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies, backorders, and quality issues quickly and professionally
Use systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter, track, and report purchasing activity with strong data integrity
Exhibit strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent applicable experience)
5+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain supporting construction or industrial projects
Prior experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
Experience negotiating pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
Demonstrated experience with procurement practices, supplier management, and documentation controls (purchase orders, RFQs, approvals, audit-ready records)
Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong Excel/Office skills; comfort working with data to support decisions

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Bonuses for performance
Flexible work from home options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

purchasingprocurementsupplier managementnegotiationconstruction drawings interpretationdocumentation controlsdata analysisbudgetingrisk mitigationcost reduction

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationfollow-throughmulti-priority managementcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Engineering