Construction Procurement Lead: Strategy, Budgets & Vendors

Colonial Group; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in the United States seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage material procurement, bid analysis, and vendor coordination for project bids. You will request quotes, review specifications, and help prepare contracts while aligning with budgets and schedules.

The role supports estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers, interviews vendors, maintains procurement records, and communicates risks to operations. Strong MS Office skills and pricing negotiation ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 0–4 years of purchasing experience for entry level.
• 4–7 years of experience for mid level roles.
• 7+ years of experience for senior roles.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and drawings to confirm scope of work.
• Request quotes, analyze pricing and prepare contracts.
• Develop budgets, schedules and performance plans.
• Coordinate with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers.
• Interview vendors for price, availability and delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement records including costs and inventories.
• Communicate schedules and risks clearly to operations team.
• Ensure estimates cover all items and mitigate risks.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor negotiations

Budgeting

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

ISEC products

CAD Software

Job description

Colonial Group in the United States seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage material procurement, bid analysis, and vendor coordination for project bids. You will request quotes, review specifications, and help prepare contracts while aligning with budgets and schedules.

The role supports estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers, interviews vendors, maintains procurement records, and communicates risks to operations. Strong MS Office skills and pricing negotiation ability are essential.