Industrial Buyer

Excel Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EXCEL Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Buyer to support our active construction project on-site. The role focuses on procuring materials, equipment, tools, and supplies to meet project schedules and field operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial construction procurement and strong vendor management, negotiation, and coordination with project teams and material control personnel to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in industrial construction.
• Experience reading material requisitions, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using purchasing, procurement, or ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, tools, and supplies for industrial construction activities.
• Review requisitions, obtain quotations, prepare purchase orders, and track orders.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, field staff, and material control to identify needs.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
• Monitor open POs, expedite critical materials, resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Ensure materials meet project specs and quality requirements, maintain records.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement

Excel

ERP software

BOMs

Construction procurement

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor degree in SCM/Business/Construction Mgmt

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Viewpoint

Job description

EXCEL Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Industrial Buyer to support our industrial construction operations. This position will be based on-site at an active construction project and will be responsible for procuring materials, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to support project schedules and field operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial construction procurement, strong vendor management and negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate closely with project management, field supervision, and material control personnel to ensure materials are purchased and delivered accurately, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Procure construction materials, equipment, tools, and supplies required to support industrial construction activities.

Review purchase requisitions, obtain competitive vendor quotations, prepare purchase orders, and track orders through delivery.

Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, field supervisors, and material control personnel to identify purchasing needs and establish material priorities.

Source and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, availability, delivery schedules, and project specifications.

Negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, and delivery schedules to maintain project budgets and construction timelines.

Monitor outstanding purchase orders, expedite critical materials, and resolve delivery delays or discrepancies.

Coordinate with vendors and site personnel to schedule material deliveries in accordance with construction schedules.

Ensure purchased materials and equipment meet project specifications, approved submittals, and applicable quality requirements.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor quotations, purchase orders, delivery documentation, and procurement reports.

Coordinate with receiving personnel and accounting to resolve material shortages, damaged shipments, and invoice discrepancies.

Assist project management with tracking material costs, purchasing commitments, and procurement-related budget requirements.

Identify opportunities for cost savings through competitive sourcing, vendor negotiations, and efficient purchasing practices.

Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, project management, and field personnel.

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and established project procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably supporting industrial construction projects.

Working knowledge of industrial construction materials, equipment, tools, and supplies used in mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and instrumentation installations.

Experience obtaining vendor quotations, negotiating pricing, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating construction material deliveries.

Ability to read and interpret material requisitions, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical specifications.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Experience using purchasing, procurement, or ERP software.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing requests and changing project priorities.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with construction management and field personnel.

High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Must be able to work on-site at the assigned industrial construction project.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as an Industrial Buyer, Construction Buyer, Purchasing Agent, or Procurement Specialist supporting large-scale industrial construction projects.

Familiarity with construction materials such as structural steel, piping, valves, fittings, electrical components, instrumentation, and bulk construction supplies.

Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint, or similar ERP platforms.

Experience coordinating material procurement for multiple construction disciplines and managing long-lead material orders.

Knowledge of construction project schedules, material tracking, and procurement cost controls.

This position is based full-time at an active industrial construction job site.

Work will primarily be performed in a site office environment, with occasional coordination in material laydown areas, warehouses, and construction work areas.

Must be able to manage time-sensitive purchasing requirements and adjust priorities based on project schedules and field needs.

EXCEL Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.