Construction Buyer

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• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and material takeoffs to translate project needs into purchasing requirements
• Source qualified suppliers for materials, equipment, and construction-related services; solicit and evaluate quotes/proposals to select best-fit options
• Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, lead time, delivery terms, and conditions) to optimize cost, schedule, and quality outcomes
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements
• Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support supplier onboarding and performance evaluation activities
• Track material lead times, delivery schedules, and logistics to ensure timely availability aligned with project timelines
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs, resolve constraints, and align on priorities
• Manage changes in scope, substitutions, pricing updates, and delivery adjustments; document and communicate impacts and approvals to stakeholders
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records (pricing, correspondence, approvals, and compliance documentation)
• Monitor market conditions and cost drivers to support budgeting, risk mitigation, and cost reduction strategies
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies, backorders, and quality issues quickly and professionally
• Use systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter, track, and report purchasing activity with strong data integrity
• Exhibit strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment