Procurement Assistant & Vendor Liaison

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to support procurement across the project life cycle, including material orders and vendor follow-up for shipment and delivery.

The role involves preparing procurement documents, evaluating bids, creating and submitting POs, and assisting with supplier qualification and cost analysis. A Bachelor’s in a related field or equivalent internship experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law or Construction field required.
• Experience may substitute for degree.
• Previous internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Oracle Financial R12 experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle, including ordering materials, supplies and equipment.
• Follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery and log order acknowledgments.
• Prepare procurement documents and agreements for materials needed to execute project deliverables.
• Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.
• Prepare purchase orders and submit PO information into online purchasing application for approval.
• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors and obtain order acknowledgments.
• Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support design and delivery of equipment and materials for construction.
• Prepare procurement status reports and expediting reports.
• Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods or services.
• Assist in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.
• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and industry experience.
• Assist with compiling RFP documents including drawings and specifications.
• Research pricing information, compare prices and quotations.
• Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.
• Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with computers

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Leadership

Team building

Problem solving

Campus involvement

Education

Bachelor degree in SCM, Law or Construction

Experience may substitute degree

Tools

Oracle Financial R12

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to support procurement across the project life cycle, including material orders and vendor follow-up for shipment and delivery.

The role involves preparing procurement documents, evaluating bids, creating and submitting POs, and assisting with supplier qualification and cost analysis. A Bachelor’s in a related field or equivalent internship experience is preferred.