It is the function of the Purchasing Specialist to support the Company’s estimating department and construction projects by executing the procurement and delivery of specified products and / or services from qualified subcontractor or vendors within established Company policies and practices.
The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for determining and making the recommendation for the best evaluated solution for the Company with respect to cost, schedule, commercial arrangements and other similar elements.
Reports to : Manager of Estimating
FLSA Status : Salaried, Exempt
Position Responsibilities :
- Solicit and issue proposals for fabricated materials, mechanical equipment, commodities and select subcontracts.
- Receive, evaluate, and recommend best responsive proposal based on RFP requirements.
- Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts
- Develop key Vendor database for structural steel fabrication, piping fabrication, commodities (i.e., miscellaneous steel, pipe, valve, and fittings).
- Develop strategic relationships with key subcontractors and vendors.
Position Requirements :
- Bachelor level degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related field required; contract negotiation skills are 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.
- 5-7 years of construction purchasing or equivalent
- Proven experience of successfully soliciting and interpreting supplier proposal against construction drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) required;
- 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 on 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%.
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