Buyer

McKinstry Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Learning and advancement opportunities

McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or remote

Job summary

McKinstry in Seattle is seeking a Buyer to join the Purchasing team. You will process purchase requests via face-to-face, email, or hotline, prequalify and develop suppliers, prepare bid lists, and issue purchase orders while ensuring contractual compliance.

You will work closely with field and project teams, escalating requisitions promptly and owning transactions end-to-end with thorough follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or supply chain management or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong organizational skills.
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to quickly learn new computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests received via face-to-face, email, or purchasing hotline.
• Prequalify and develop suppliers, prepare bid lists, qualify bidders, and conduct bid evaluations.
• Prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders; ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Process and verify invoices to confirm supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to learn software

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or supply chain management

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy‑related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Buyer to join McKinstry as a member of our Purchasing team. If you enjoy collaborating with a team and interacting with customers, have strong attention to detail, and aspire to work in the construction supply chain field, this may be a perfect position for you.

Purchasing

As a Buyer, you will be tasked with processing purchase requests received via face‑to‑face, through email, or our purchasing hotline. You may be asked to prequalify and develop suppliers, prepare bid lists, qualify bidders, and conduct bid evaluations. Preparing, issuing, and administering purchase orders will be a weekly occurrence in this role while ensuring compliance with contractual terms. You will then process and verify invoices to confirm supplier performance and compliance.

Communication

Strong communication skills will take you far in this position. You will work closely with field and project teams in a customer‑focused manner. You will be tasked with escalating equipment requisitions to Purchasing Agents or the Purchasing Manager promptly. As a buyer, you will own transactions from creation through completion while ensuring a thorough follow‑up.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or supply chain management preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Basic understanding of purchasing principles preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills including a high degree of attention to detail required.
• Ability to quickly learn new computer software applications.
• Experience in the construction environment is preferred.

Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums

Additional benefits

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Building Good paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $41.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non‑exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US work authorization, and do not require employer‑sponsored Visa support to begin or remain in this role.