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Staff Purchaser - Construction (Wallingford)

Burns & McDonnell

Lafayette, INFull-time$100–140K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$100–140K/yr
Location
Lafayette, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPM CertificationCPSM CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Staff Purchaser - Construction (Wallingford). The Staff Purchaser performs purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle, including ordering materials, supplies, and equipment. This role involves preparing procurement documents, evaluating supplier proposals, and coordinating technical evaluations. The Staff Purchaser will also prepare purchase order documents, expedite supplier submittals, and source and qualify potential suppliers. Communication with management and compiling status reports are also key aspects of this position.

Key focus areas include Prepare procurement documents and agreements, Perform commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals, and Coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations to procurement manager and senior purchaser.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Supply Chain Management Law Or Construction and 3+ Years Direct Purchasing Experience. Important skills include Prepare Procurement Documents, Commercial Bid Evaluations, Coordinate Technical Evaluations, Prepare Purchase Order Documents, Enter Purchase Order Information, and Prepare Expediting Supplier Submittals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Prepare Procurement DocumentsCommercial Bid EvaluationsCoordinate Technical EvaluationsPrepare Purchase Order DocumentsEnter Purchase Order InformationPrepare Expediting Supplier SubmittalsPrepare Front-End DocumentsSource SuppliersQualify SuppliersCommunicate Procurement IssuesCompile Procurement Status ReportsCompile Expediting Status ReportsPrepare Equipment FormsPrepare Materials FormsPrepare Subcontracts FormsCompile Request for Proposal DocumentsPrepare Procurement PackagesReceive ProposalsLog ProposalsDistribute ProposalsTabulate ProposalsAnalyze ProposalsMake Recommendations for Purchasing NeedsUpdate Project Procurement StatusUpdate Material StatusCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to DetailFacilitationTeam BuildingCollaborationOrganizationProblem-SolvingDevising New Approaches to Purchasing ProblemsOracle Financial R12

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Law or Construction Related Field or Applicable Experience3 Years Direct Purchasing ExperienceProject Purchasing ExperienceCPM CertificationCPSM Certification

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

The Staff Purchaser performs purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies, equipment, and the follow through with venders on shipment and delivery.

  • Prepare procurement documents and agreements.

  • Perform commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations to procurement manager and senior purchaser.

  • Prepare purchase order documents and enter purchase order information into online purchasing application.

  • Prepare expediting supplier submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and material to support construction.

  • Prepare front-end documents including prime agreement flow downs.

  • Source and qualify potential suppliers to provide required goods and services.

  • Communicate and address procurement issues with appropriate parties, including management.

  • Compile procurement and expediting status reports.

  • Prepare equipment, materials, and subcontracts forms and reports.

  • Compile "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents/drawings/specifications provided by the internal client.

  • Prepare procurement packages to engineering specifications.

  • Receive, log, distribute, tabulate, and analyze proposals. Make recommendations for purchasing needs for contracts.

  • Responsible for updating Project Procurement Status and Material.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Law or Construction related field. and 3 years direct purchasing experience required or

  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • Project purchasing experience preferred.

  • Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.

  • CPM Certification preferred or

  • CPSM Certification preferred.

Compensation

$100,000.00-140,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 262277

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

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