Mechanical Construction Procurement Lead

Aireko Construction Corp.; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aireko Construction Corp. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, quotations, and purchase orders for mechanical construction projects, working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will negotiate pricing and terms, monitor orders from approval to delivery, and maintain supplier qualifications to ensure on-time, cost-effective materials and services that meet project budgets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction procurement or purchasing.
• Experience in mechanical construction procurement strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience sourcing and purchasing mechanical materials, equipment, tools, and services is highly valued.
• Experience with purchasing contracts, supplier negotiations, and procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions, obtain and evaluate quotations, and issue purchase orders.
• Source materials, equipment, tools, and services for mechanical construction projects.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor purchase orders from approval through delivery to ensure materials arrive when needed.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Operations, and suppliers to meet project requirements.
• Follow up on material availability, production, shipping, invoicing, credits, and quality issues.
• Monitor purchasing costs and delivery schedules to support project budgets and timelines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Identify alternative products, suppliers, and purchasing strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, supplier qualifications, and order status.
• Research new products, suppliers, and industry trends related to mechanical construction.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide management with updates on purchasing activities.
• Support procurement planning and anticipate material and equipment needs throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Budgeting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aireko Construction Corp. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, quotations, and purchase orders for mechanical construction projects, working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will negotiate pricing and terms, monitor orders from approval to delivery, and maintain supplier qualifications to ensure on-time, cost-effective materials and services that meet project budgets.