Construction Purchaser (Internal Candidates Only)

Construction Purchaser (Internal Candidates Only)

Grand Junction, CO, US, 81505

United Companies

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Position Summary :

The Purchaser is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring construction materials, supplies, and equipment to support production and project operations. This role ensures timely delivery of quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining strong supplier relationships and aligning with company cost, quality, and safety standards.

Wage Range :

$24-$26 / hour depending on experience. This position is regionally based and may be located at any of our operating sites.

Key Responsibilities :

• Source, negotiate, and purchase construction materials, equipment, and supplies to meet project and production needs.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers in terms of quality, price, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations, production, and logistics teams to ensure adequate material availability.
• Issue purchase orders, track shipments, and verify deliveries against purchase orders and invoices.
• Review material usage, costs, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and plant managers to forecast material needs and optimize procurement schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, safety standards, and sustainability initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement in the procurement process, including supplier evaluations and new material testing when applicable.

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What CRH Offers You :

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE / Vet / Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.