Assistant Purchaser - Construction (Wallingford)

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to support procurement activities across the project life cycle, including ordering materials and following up with vendors on shipments.

You will assist in preparing procurement packages, evaluating bids, and expediting submittals to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials for construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in supply chain, law or construction field.
• Or applicable experience may substitute the degree.
• Previous internship/consulting experience preferred.
• Oracle Financial R12 experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically.
• Strong attention to detail and collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement documents and agreements for materials.
• Assist vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.
• Prepare PO documents and submit to online purchasing app for approval.
• Submit POs to vendors/subcontractors and log acknowledgments.
• Assist expediting vendor submittals for design and delivery.
• Prepare procurement status and expediting reports.
• Source and qualify potential suppliers for required goods/services.
• Prepare procurement packages to engineering/project specs.
• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and experience.
• Assist with RFP documents including drawings and specs.
• Research pricing information and compare quotations.
• Compile cost comparisons and analyses.
• Assist with project procurement status/material reports.
• Campus/community involvement preferred; GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Construction

Experience substituted for degree

Previous internship / consulting experience

Oracle Financial R12 experience

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, 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.

Compensation

$70,000.00-105,000.00 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 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: 263959

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