Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

McKinstry in Seattle is seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing team. You will process purchase requests received in person, by email, or via our hotline, ensuring timely and compliant procurement.

You will build supplier prequalifications, manage bid lists, evaluate bidders, issue and administer purchase orders, and verify invoices to confirm performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or supply chain management, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of purchasing principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly learn new computer software applications.
• Experience in the construction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests via face-to-face, email, or our purchasing hotline.
• Prequalify suppliers, develop bids, qualify bidders, and evaluate bids.
• Prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders weekly.
• Verify invoices to confirm supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Purchasing

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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?

The Opportunity with McKinstry:

We are currently seeking a Buyerto 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 highdegree of attention to detail required.
• Ability to quickly learn new computer software applications.
• Experience in the construction environment is preferred.

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

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

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

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

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.