Construction Purchasing Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Innovations is seeking a Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement for construction projects, including bulk buys, fabrication materials, and specialty items.

You will build vendor relationships, manage pricing, and support project managers with orders and material forecasting. The role requires at least 5 years in material purchasing within the construction industry, strong negotiation and MS Office skills, and a proactive approach to cost control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Coursework related to business administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing activities including bulk buy-out, materials for fabrication shops, sheet metal commodities, and locating and purchasing uncommon specialties.
• Develop and maintain tracking database for vendor stock quantities, backorders, returns and material credits.
• Establish, maintain, and issue blanket subcontract agreements.
• Assist Project Managers with issuing purchase orders, invoice approvals, commodities monitoring and alerts, material forecasting, PVF/commodity type submittals, meeting purchasing requirements, and managing document control.
• Provide support to Estimating team by generating material lists during the bid process.
• Develop and ensure accurate and consistent cost coding.
• Develop and maintain a standardized submittal database.
• Coordinate material delivery arrangements and material returns/transfers between jobsites.
• Review submittals for specification compliance.
• Track and assist with MWBE goals.
• Provide pricing support for change orders.
• Place and track field orders; review specifications and ensure conformance.
• Price and submit stock requisitions.
• Locate, evaluate, and establish local and national vendor relationships.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

MS Office

MS Access

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Access

Job description

U.S. Engineering Innovations is seeking a Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement for construction projects, including bulk buys, fabrication materials, and specialty items.

You will build vendor relationships, manage pricing, and support project managers with orders and material forecasting. The role requires at least 5 years in material purchasing within the construction industry, strong negotiation and MS Office skills, and a proactive approach to cost control.