Assistant Purchaser - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

You will assist in vendor bid evaluations, prepare purchase orders, log acknowledgments, and help expedite submittals to keep construction on schedule while ensuring compliance with project specs and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Internship or consulting experience preferred.
• Oracle Financial R12 experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment for the project life cycle.
• Prepare procurement documents and PO details for final approval.
• Assist in vendor bid evaluations and technical evaluations.
• Submit purchase orders to vendors and obtain order acknowledgments.
• Expedite vendor submittals to support construction delivery.
• Prepare procurement status and expediting reports.
• Source and qualify potential suppliers for required goods or services.
• Assist in assembling procurement packages to engineering and project specs.
• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, and industry experience.
• Research pricing, compare quotes, and compile cost analyses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management

Experience may substitute degree

Tools

Oracle Financial R12

Job description

Description

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

• Assist in the preparation of procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.

• Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.

• Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.

• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors, obtain and log order acknowledgment.

• Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.

• Assist in preparing procurement status reports and expediting reports.

• Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.

• Assis in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.

• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and industry experience.

• Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings and specifications.

• Research pricing information, compare prices and quotations.

• Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.

• Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Law or Construction related field required.

• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Previous internship and/or related consulting 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).

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

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

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Hire Type: New Grad #LI-MH #CDB N/A