Construction Buyer

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 covering pricing, lead time, delivery terms, and conditions Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages in accordance with company policy and legal requirements Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support supplier onboarding and performance evaluation Track material lead times, delivery schedules, and logistics to ensure timely availability Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs and resolve constraints Manage scope changes, substitutions, pricing updates, and delivery adjustments Document and communicate impacts and approvals to stakeholders Maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records Monitor market conditions and cost drivers for budgeting, risk mitigation, and cost reduction Resolve invoice discrepancies, backorders, and quality issues with cross-functional partners Use Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter, track, and report purchasing activity Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent applicable experience) 5+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain supporting construction or industrial projects Prior experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work Experience negotiating pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors Demonstrated experience with procurement practices, supplier management, and documentation controls (purchase orders, RFQs, approvals, audit-ready records) Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong Excel/Office skills Comfort working with data to support decisions Preferred: experience supporting large-scale industrial or commercial construction projects and fast-paced field schedules Preferred: experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and/or FMIS or similar purchasing/ERP platforms Preferred: experience building or managing supplier performance routines, including scorecards, KPI reviews, and corrective actions Preferred: experience with logistics coordination, lead-time risk management, and materials planning approaches Preferred: professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or CPPB or similar Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in procurement practices, supplier management, and documentation controls, with a strong focus on negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier performance. Proficient in using ERP systems and data analysis to support procurement decisions in construction projects. Highest-signal resume keywords Procurement Practices Supplier Management Negotiation Skills ERP Systems Experience Construction Project Support Hard Skills Purchasing Material Takeoffs Construction Drawings Interpretation Supplier Qualification Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Coordination Data Analysis Documentation Controls Commercial Terms Negotiation KPI Reviews Soft Skills Collaboration Communication Problem-Solving Time Management Adaptability Certifications & Qualifications CPSM CPM CSCP CPPB Industry Keywords Construction Management Supply Chain Industrial Projects Commercial Construction Supplier Performance Tools & Technologies Deltek Vantagepoint FMIS Excel Office Suite #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor