Purchasing Buyer

Hoffman Construction Co of America; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Co of America is seeking a Purchasing Agent to work in the Seattle main office within the Purchasing department, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. The role focuses on building relationships with Trade Contractors, issuing and managing RFPs, negotiating scopes of construction work, and drafting contracts for successful bidders.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a related Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), and at least two years purchasing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years purchasing experience preferred, including understanding of Washington GC/CM bidding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and issue RFP packages for procurement.
• Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings.
• Manage bid package processes, including advertise, issue addenda, and manage bid packages.
• Receive and compare bids for cost and scope.
• Draft and issue subcontracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders.
• Attend and support subcontracting community outreach.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or related field

2+ years purchasing experience

Knowledge of WA GC/CM bidding requirements

Tools

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Windows

Excel

Job description

Position Summary:

The PurchasingAgentwill work within the Purchasing department and will report toaPurchasing Manager. The PurchasingAgentisa vital position working with various project teams to buy out work.Key components of the position are to build Trade Contractor relationships, issue and manage RFPs,negotiatescopes of construction workand draft contracts for issuance to successful bidders.This position will be fully in-officeat the Seattle Main Office.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000

Essential Responsibilities:

• Draft and issue requestforproposal packages for construction project procurement.
• Participate inpre-bid and post-bid meetings.
• Manage the bid package process, including advertise, issue addenda, and manage the bid package processes.
• Receive and compare bids for bid packages, including cost and scope negotiation.
• Draft and issue subcontracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders.
• Attend and support local outreach efforts in the subcontracting community.
• Provide internal support to project teams and operations as needed.
• Respond to subcontractor inquiries.
• Maintain subcontractor and project information records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a construction related profession, business administration, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
• At least two (2) years of purchasing experience preferred, including an understanding of the Washington GC/CM Bidding requirements.

Required Skills:

• Be customer service oriented while working with both internal and external clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Proficient inWindows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams) and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet and Bluebeam preferred.
• Ability to work well in a large professional setting. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• takes initiative and is a self-starter, but able to follow procedures and direction

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting.
• Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of day.
• Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.
• Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing:sufficientto hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.
• Speech:sufficientto make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 20lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal.
• Bending/Twisting: minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.