Purchasing Manager

This is a dual Purchasing Specialist / Preconstruction Estimator role supporting the Company’s estimating department in the self-perform space by executing the purchase of specified products and / or services from qualified subcontractor or vendors within established Company policies and practices.

Reports to : Manager of Estimating

FLSA Status : Salaried, Exempt

Purchasing-Specific Responsibilities :

• Determine and make recommendations for the best evaluated solution for the Company with respect to cost, schedule, commercial arrangements and other similar elements.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for fabricated materials, mechanical equipment, and bulk commodities.
• Receive, evaluate, level, and recommend the best responsive proposal based on bid documents.
• Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Coordinate the turnover of Vendor management responsibility to Operations upon the issuance of the Purchase Order or Subcontract.
• Develop key Vendor database for structural steel fabrication, piping fabrication, engineered equipment, and commodities (i.

e., miscellaneous steel, pipe, valve, and fittings).

Develop strategic relationships with key OEMs, supply houses, and fabricators.

Estimating-Specific Responsibilities :

Identify, solicit, engage, evaluate proposals via a bid leveling comparison sheets, and recommend subcontractors and / or vendors for trades that Graycor does not self-perform (i.

e., earthwork, structural concrete, electrical, insulation, coatings), support trades (i.e., scaffolding, NDE) and / or construction support equipment (i.

e., operated cranes, equipment rentals) in support of self-perform estimates.

• Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Coordinate the turnover of Vendor management responsibility to Operations upon the issuance of the Purchase Order or Subcontract.
• Develop key Vendor database for subcontractors (as listed above) and construction equipment to support self-perform opportunities.
• Develop strategic relationships with key OEMs, supply houses, and fabricators.

Position Requirements :

• Bachelor level degree in engineering,supply chain management, or a related field required (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of construction purchasing experience.
• Previous estimating experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and / or mechanical construction drawings.
• Ability to analyze and align vendor proposal to meet RFP requirements with little to no support; contract negotiation skills required.
• Proven experience of successfully soliciting and interpreting supplier proposal against construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) required; previous experience using Procore, InEight, WinEST, On Screen Takeoff estimating software is a plus.
• Any relevant licenses and certifications are a plus. Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently and accurately.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication / interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in cross-functional teams as well as independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Willingness to travel as needed but not expected to exceed 10%.
30+ days ago