Estimator & Procurement Specialist — On-Site in Jessup (ESOP)

Alliance Material Handling Inc; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Healthcare options including medical,d

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Alliance Material Handling Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator & Procurement Specialist for our Jessup, MD office. This on-site role will develop accurate project estimates, source materials and installation partners, and manage procurement from quotation through completion.

You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to ensure competitive pricing and timely deliveries. A strong background in warehouse solutions or material handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in estimating, procurement, purchasing, project controls, or a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience within warehouse solutions, industrial construction, storage systems, racking, or material handling industries.
• Experience estimating labor and materials for warehouse racking installation projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for warehouse storage, racking, and material handling projects.
• Review customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and layouts to determine project scope and pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material calculations.
• Develop labor estimates for installation, retrofit, and greenfield projects.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and scope gaps prior to proposal submission.
• Partner with Sales to develop competitive pricing strategies and support customer proposals.
• Design & Technical Collaboration
• Collaborate with Engineering and CAD teams to ensure estimates align with project designs and specifications.
• Evaluate the cost impact of design revisions and engineering changes.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve project competitiveness while maintaining quality and performance.
• Verify constructability and recommend cost-effective project solutions.
• Source materials, equipment, subcontractors, and installation partners for warehouse solutions projects.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Issue purchase orders and manage procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality, specification, and delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Material Planning & Project Support
• Coordinate material deliveries to align with project schedules and installation sequencing.
• Monitor supplier lead times and proactively identify potential supply chain risks.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure materials are available when required.
• Track purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Cost Management
• Monitor project costs from estimating through procurement and execution.
• Support Project Managers with pricing for change orders and scope modifications.
• Analyze estimate-to-actual costs to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and project records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

Alliance Material Handling Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator & Procurement Specialist for our Jessup, MD office. This on-site role will develop accurate project estimates, source materials and installation partners, and manage procurement from quotation through completion.

You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to ensure competitive pricing and timely deliveries. A strong background in warehouse solutions or material handling is preferred.