Construction Materials Procurement Lead (SAP)

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick pay

PPE provided with annual boot/glasses?

Work shirts provided by company

Early performance evaluation

401k + match

Company paid life insurance and disa b

Job summary

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support construction projects through material planning, sourcing, and supplier coordination. You will interpret drawings, perform material takeoffs, and enter BOMs and purchase orders in SAP to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing or procurement, strong Excel and ERP skills, and experience with SAP. Knowledge of piping systems and mechanical components is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, material planning, construction support, or project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and engineering documentation.
• Experience performing material takeoffs and validating bills of material.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, equipment layouts, and construction documents to identify material requirements.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs, focused on piping systems, valves, fittings, supports, insulation, and mechanical components.
• Verify material quantities, specifications, and scope requirements prior to procurement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve drawing discrepancies and material questions.
• Support continuous improvement of material planning and takeoff processes.
• Prepare and distribute RFQs to qualified suppliers and manufacturers.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for pricing, quantities, technical compliance, lead times, freight costs, and commercial terms.
• Compare competing bids and make procurement recommendations based on best overall value.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities to improve pricing and procurement efficiency.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in SAP.
• Ensure purchase orders reflect project requirements, quantities, pricing, delivery schedules, and project coding.
• Coordinate purchase order revisions, supplier clarifications, and change requests.
• Track procurement commitments and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Support project teams by providing procurement status updates and material delivery forecasts.
• Monitor supplier production schedules and material lead times.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure materials are manufactured, shipped, and delivered as scheduled.
• Identify potential material shortages, delays, or supply chain risks and proactively communicate concerns to project teams.
• Coordinate delivery requirements with project managers, construction teams, warehouses, and suppliers.
• Assist in resolving material shortages, delivery issues, and supplier performance concerns.
• Coordinate with Engineering to establish and maintain material master data within SAP.
• Enter project bills of material (BOMs) from engineering models, drawings, and design documentation into SAP.
• Maintain accurate material descriptions, quantities, units of measure, and procurement data.
• Ensure project materials are properly structured and coded within SAP for purchasing and project cost tracking.
• Assist with ongoing improvements to material management processes and ERP data accuracy.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Construction Operations, Accounting, and Warehouse teams to support project execution.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and procurement planning reviews.
• Provide visibility to project teams regarding procurement status, material availability, and delivery risks.
• Support project schedules by ensuring timely procurement and delivery of required materials.

Skills

Material planning

Procurement

SAP

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Excel

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree in SCM/Construction Management

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Excel

Job description

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support construction projects through material planning, sourcing, and supplier coordination. You will interpret drawings, perform material takeoffs, and enter BOMs and purchase orders in SAP to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing or procurement, strong Excel and ERP skills, and experience with SAP. Knowledge of piping systems and mechanical components is a plus.