Construction Materials Purchasing Lead

U.S.-Engineering-; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Innovations is hiring a Purchasing Agent to oversee purchasing activities, track materials, and manage supplier relationships for regional construction operations. The role supports project managers, assists with bid processes, and ensures cost-effective procurement practices.

The position emphasizes negotiation, supplier evaluation, and data-driven material planning in a fast-paced office environment. Benefits and opportunities for career growth are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coursework related to business administration preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of material/equipment purchasing experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing activities including bulk buy-out and sourcing materials for fabrication shops.
• Develop and maintain a tracking database for vendor stock, backorders and credits.
• Establish and issue blanket subcontract agreements with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders, review invoices, monitor commodities, and manage document control.
• Assist Estimating with generating material lists during bid processes.
• Develop cost coding standards and maintain submittal databases.
• Coordinate material delivery and returns between jobsites.
• Review submittals for specification compliance.
• Track MWBE goals and assist with change orders pricing.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Cost analysis

MS Office

MS Access

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Business administration coursework

Tools

MS Office

MS Access

Job description

U.S. Engineering Innovations is hiring a Purchasing Agent to oversee purchasing activities, track materials, and manage supplier relationships for regional construction operations. The role supports project managers, assists with bid processes, and ensures cost-effective procurement practices.

The position emphasizes negotiation, supplier evaluation, and data-driven material planning in a fast-paced office environment. Benefits and opportunities for career growth are included.