Mechanical Construction Buyer – ERP & Sourcing Expert

Wm. T. Spaeder Company; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wm. T. Spaeder Company in Erie, PA is seeking a Buyer to handle purchasing of stock materials and project items. You will directly enter POs in Jonas Construction Software and collaborate with Project Managers to streamline procurement from entry to payment.

Responsibilities include negotiating with vendors, maintaining vendor data, issuing RFQs, and evaluating quotes for best value. A strong knowledge of construction purchasing and ERP tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical construction purchasing process.
• Ability to navigate ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Purchase stock material, commodities, and indirect materials.
• Enter purchase orders into Jonas ERP.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors to achieve best value.
• Maintain vendor information files and relationships.
• Issue RFQs and analyze quotes for price, quality, and delivery.
• Review quotations for accuracy against project specifications.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

ERP systems

Vendor relations

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Procurement process

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Sourcing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Business/Engineering/PM or Supply Chain

Tools

Jonas Construction Software

Procurement software

Job description

Wm. T. Spaeder Company in Erie, PA is seeking a Buyer to handle purchasing of stock materials and project items. You will directly enter POs in Jonas Construction Software and collaborate with Project Managers to streamline procurement from entry to payment.

Responsibilities include negotiating with vendors, maintaining vendor data, issuing RFQs, and evaluating quotes for best value. A strong knowledge of construction purchasing and ERP tools is essential.