Purchasing Specialist - Jobot : Job Details

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Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Our client is a $500+ million nationwide commercial construction company with 20+ years of experience building some of the most iconic structures in the region. Their projects include K-12, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, aviation, industrial and much more. This exceptional group has a well above average retention ratio of both clients and employees as they have always put people first as one of their core values.

• Competitive Base Salary
• Competitive Bonus Package
• Profit Sharing
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package
• Flexible Work Schedules

Currently they are looking to add a Purchasing Specialist who can work out of their office in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor level degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field required (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of construction purchasing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret structural 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.

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