Procurement Buyer - Orlando

Preferred Materials, Inc.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Preferred Materials, Inc. in Florida seeks a Procurement Buyer to source quality products, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost optimization while ensuring on-time deliveries across construction materials.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, experience in a construction setting, and strong communication and analytical skills. You will collaborate with internal teams, monitor spend, and implement strategic procurement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or related field experience required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience.
• Construction environment experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze spend, negotiate with vendors and manage contracts.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase equipment, materials and supplies for the business.
• Coordinate scheduling, expediting and purchasing activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Negotiate best pricing and maintain optimal costs.
• Communicate changes in quantities, delivery dates, or prices timely to stakeholders.
• Implement procurement strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Analyze market dynamics and price movements to adjust procurement plans.
• Lead supplier development programs as assigned by procurement.
• Deliver price saving projects as defined by the procurement manager.

Skills

Vendor management

MS Office

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education or related field experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Procurement Buyer

Responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. This role will coordinate the scheduling, purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies and expediting services. In addition, this role will manage all vendor relationships and ensure ordered products are purchased at optimum cost and received within the stated timeframe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with vendors to ensure on time deliveries, consistent quality, and uninterrupted supply chain, and best pricing
• Handle correspondence concerning under/over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, or prices and report such changes to the internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any/all procurement related challenges
• Implement procurement strategy to ensure continuity of supply and alternative source of supply
• Understand & communicate market dynamics & price movements
• Analyze spend for vendors and service providers to define portfolio strategy
• Lead quality improvement program for vendors and service providers
• Analyze inventory and payment terms financial impact
• Deliver price saving projects as defined by the procurement manager
• Lead supplier development program as assigned by procurement

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Post-secondary education and/or work experience in a related field
• 3 to 5 years' minimum experience working in procurement
• Experience working in a construction environment is preferred
• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, able to work on multiple projects at the same me and effectively manage priories
• Ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs
• Knowledge and experience with strategic procurement process, procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to distill strategy into a clear, compelling, and concise narrative
• Ability to analyze complex data and derive well supported conclusions
• Demonstrated problem solving skills

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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