Construction Materials Procurement Specialist

Preferred Materials, Inc.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Preferred Materials, Inc. in Florida seeks a Procurement Buyer to source quality products, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost optimization while ensuring on-time deliveries across construction materials.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, experience in a construction setting, and strong communication and analytical skills. You will collaborate with internal teams, monitor spend, and implement strategic procurement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or related field experience required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience.
• Construction environment experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze spend, negotiate with vendors and manage contracts.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase equipment, materials and supplies for the business.
• Coordinate scheduling, expediting and purchasing activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Negotiate best pricing and maintain optimal costs.
• Communicate changes in quantities, delivery dates, or prices timely to stakeholders.
• Implement procurement strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Analyze market dynamics and price movements to adjust procurement plans.
• Lead supplier development programs as assigned by procurement.
• Deliver price saving projects as defined by the procurement manager.

Skills

Vendor management

MS Office

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education or related field experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Preferred Materials, Inc. in Florida seeks a Procurement Buyer to source quality products, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost optimization while ensuring on-time deliveries across construction materials.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, experience in a construction setting, and strong communication and analytical skills. You will collaborate with internal teams, monitor spend, and implement strategic procurement initiatives in a dynamic environment.