Mechanical Purchasing Specialist*

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s is seeking a procurement professional to lead buyout activities for HVAC equipment, subcontractors, and construction materials. You will serve as a key liaison with suppliers, supporting preconstruction teams and driving cost-saving opportunities across projects.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience in project-based settings, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to interpret drawings and BOMs. Office-based with periodic field visits to active jobsites.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement experience in project-based or job-specific environments.
• Excellent user of MS Office and basic IT/computer skills.
• Able to interpret drawings, specs, BOM and manage priorities with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews vendor quotes, lead times, drawings, specs, and makes buyout recommendations.
• Partners with Preconstruction and project teams on vendor selection and cost optimization.
• Creates material tracking logs and writes POs and subcontracts.
• Resolves invoice and PO discrepancies and supports process improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

Responsible for advising on buyout for HVAC equipment, subcontractors, and mechanical and plumbing construction materials for the fabrication shops and construction projects. Serve as the primary liaison and company representative for our key suppliers, ensuring strong and effective partnerships. Assists in the execution of continuous improvement projects relating to purchasing.

Responsibilities

Project Buyout

• Reviews vendor quotes, quality metrics, lead times, drawings, specifications, preferred partnership agreements, bundling opportunities, and makes buyout recommendations to project teams.
• Partners with Preconstruction and construction project teams to advise on vendor selection.
• Provides product alternatives to reduce project costs or escalation concerns.
• Requests and reviews product submittals and IOMs by comparing them to contract documentation.
• Creates material tracking logs and writes material POs and subcontracts.
• Assists project teams with escalating performance concerns to vendors and manufacturers.
• Collects feedback from project teams on vendor performance through making site visits and attending project meetings.
• Researches and resolves invoice and purchase order discrepancies.

Vendor Engagement

• Works with the project teams and the legal department to manage vendor and subcontractor terms and conditions.
• Creates material lists and sends RFPs annually for buying agreements of construction materials.
• Hosts annual performance reviews with key suppliers.
• Develops and maintains a good relationship with all supplier partners.

Bundling & Rebates

• Collects and reports on preferred partnership agreement spend to the Purchasing Manager.
• Identifies opportunities for discounted pricing through bundling multiple jobs together for vendor award.
• Analyzes company spend data to identify spend patterns and provide cost savings.
• Maintains the equipment and material pricing databases, pricing indices, and escalation tracking databases.

Other

• Assists with the execution and troubleshooting of process improvement projects.
• Creates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for purchasing department processes as required.
• Performs all job duties within McKenney’s values and operates with integrity.
• Performs additional duties as requested.
• Actively communicates any issues with the Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or degree in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, with equivalent experience.
• Solid MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and computer skills.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience, specifically in a project-based or job-specific procurement environment, knowledge of spreadsheets, email, and web-based applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer skills, including PC experience in Windows environments with a working knowledge of spreadsheets, e-mail, and web-based applications.
• Able to identify methods of implementation to solve issues and proactively plan to satisfy requirements.
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Able to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to access, analyze, and act to resolve daily and ongoing issues.
• Ability to initiate process improvements.
• Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract law.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must have exceptional work ethic and demonstrate the highest standard of conduct and integrity, while upholding McKenney’s company values.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with the mechanical contracting and construction industry.
• Knowledge of piping, plumbing, sheet metal materials, and commodities.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment and/or plumbing fixtures.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet.
• Construction procurement experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Periodic visits to active jobsites and exposure to conditions characteristic of such visits.