Construction Purchasing Lead: Materials Sourcing & Negotiation

Industrious Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking an experienced Construction Purchasing Agent II to join our Pre-Construction team in Austin, TX. This role is pivotal in managing procurement, supplier negotiations, and material purchasing to ensure timely and cost-effective support for construction projects across the country.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing and supply chain experience in the construction industry, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Knowledge of construction materials and tools like Sage CRE and ProCore is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing and supply chain experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, procurement practices, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating updates and escalating issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, and contracts to determine purchasing needs.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize costs.
• Coordinate with legal teams to establish vendor agreements and NDAs.

Skills

Construction materials

Procurement practices

Negotiation skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Sage CRE

ProCore software

Job description

Industrious Ventures is seeking an experienced Construction Purchasing Agent II to join our Pre-Construction team in Austin, TX. This role is pivotal in managing procurement, supplier negotiations, and material purchasing to ensure timely and cost-effective support for construction projects across the country.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing and supply chain experience in the construction industry, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Knowledge of construction materials and tools like Sage CRE and ProCore is highly preferred.