Construction Buyer

Jobtailor; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support construction projects in Wisconsin. You will review plans, source suppliers, evaluate quotes, and lead commercial negotiations to secure best terms.

Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint or FMIS and strong Excel skills are required. This role requires a 5+ year track record in construction procurement, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement for construction/industrial projects.
• Experience reading drawings, specs, scopes of work.
• Experience negotiating pricing, delivery, terms with suppliers/subcontractors.
• ERP/procurement systems experience and strong Excel skills.
• Data-driven with comfort handling large datasets.
• Preferred: CPSM, CPM, CSCP, CPPB certs.
• Preferred: Deltek Vantagepoint or FMIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specs, schedules to translate into procurement requirements.
• Source qualified suppliers for materials, equipment, and services.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes to select best-fit options.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, lead time, delivery terms.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages.
• Maintain supplier qualification docs and onboarding.
• Track lead times, delivery schedules, logistics for timely availability.
• Collaborate with project managers to forecast procurement needs.
• Manage scope changes and delivery adjustments.
• Document and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement records.
• Monitor market conditions for budgeting and cost reduction.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with cross-functional partners.
• Use Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter, track, report purchasing activity.
• Manage multiple priorities in a project environment.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Data Analysis

ERP Systems

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

FMIS

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

• 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