Electrical Construction Purchasing Specialist

Tri-City Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in South Bend, IN is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support day-to-day site needs. The role partners with Project Management to maintain inventory and source materials for large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities include issuing and approving POs, evaluating vendors, negotiating discounts, and maintaining pricing histories. Candidates should have 5+ years purchasing experience, preferably in construction, and an Associate degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects is required.
• Electrical construction purchasing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Issue and approve Purchase Orders (POs) according to company guidelines.
• Coordinate with Project Management to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and transaction history.
• Source multiple vendors for critical materials to enhance efficiency and minimize delays.
• Negotiate volume, cash transaction discounts, and other cost-saving opportunities with vendors.
• Ensure purchasing documents are accurate and have reasonable terms.
• Communicate availability and delivery issues to Project Management.
• Maintain pricing histories and vendor records for reference.

Skills

PO management

Vendor negotiation

Inventory coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ERP software

Vendor management software

Job description

Tri-City Group in South Bend, IN is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support day-to-day site needs. The role partners with Project Management to maintain inventory and source materials for large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities include issuing and approving POs, evaluating vendors, negotiating discounts, and maintaining pricing histories. Candidates should have 5+ years purchasing experience, preferably in construction, and an Associate degree is preferred but not required.