Purchasing Manager

Allan Myers; Lynchs Corner (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Extensive training and promotion from within

Job summary

Allan Myers is searching for a confident Purchasing Manager to oversee its purchasing functions. The chosen candidate will review supplier selection and contract documents, maintain procurement records, and build strategic relationships with suppliers. This role is fully on-site in Lynchs Corner, Maryland.

Successful applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of five years of experience, preferably in heavy civil construction or asphalt. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and negotiation are vital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Heavy Civil Construction and/or Asphalt/Aggregate industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing function, including supplier selection and contract reviews.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and long-term pricing arrangements.
• Review performance of suppliers concerning safety, quality, and timeliness.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Decision making and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Ability to handle confidential material

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial, Business or related degree

Tools

CMIC or other purchasing software

Job description

Responsibilities

Allan Myers is looking for a confident Purchasing Manager with the ability to manage the purchasing function of Allan Myers. Responsible for (1) reviewing subcontractor/supplier selection for aggregate, asphalt and construction transportation production and projects, (2) reviewing contract documents issued on projects and the process through which the terms and conditions were derived, (3) maintaining insurance files on all subcontractors, (4) developing strategic relationships with suppliers and subcontractors and long-term pricing arrangements.

This role is on-site and requires working from the regional office.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates, models and continuously reinforces company culture and leadership practices with other team members including Values, Safety, Delay Free Production, Ethics Policy, and the Collaborative Way.
• Establish supplier and contractor base for materials and services required for the asphalt, aggregate and transportation.
• Develop, maintain and expand the relationships with a high level of ethics, devoid of any practices which could be deemed questionable business conduct.
• Review and monitor the performance of suppliers and subcontractors as it relates to safety, cooperation, timeliness, quality, etc.
• Resolve supplier issues as they become known.
• Reviews and monitors the performance of these suppliers and subcontractors as it relates to safety, cooperation, timeliness, and quality.
• Liaison between company and all of its material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor/supplier selection for projects.
• Review, analyze, perform ROI’s and summarize all bids considering price, delivery, quality, past performance of supplier, etc. (lowest total cost) to determine successful bidder.
• Solicit quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and summarize the quotes for estimating and purchase. Negotiate and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts to project and production specifications.
• Maintain procurement records of items purchased and their respective cost for future bidding requirements.
• Keep abreast of current trends, practices, and pricing of materials within area of responsibility.
• Review payment cycles through A/P, review spend through CMIC and Excel, detailed and intense product negotiations based on volume and value.
• Ability to buy on a multi‑site platform and manage that process remotely.
• Develop new supplier relationships as our geographic market continues to grow by gathering external data from publications, indexes, and other contractors outside of our marketplace.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Maintain and expand knowledge base in areas of responsibility. Integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 - Based on Experience.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial, Business or related degree.
• Experience in Heavy Civil Construction and/or Asphalt/Aggerate industry a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel).
• Experience with CMIC or other purchasing software is a plus.
• Must possess strong decision making, customer service, negotiation, business acumen skills.
• Ability to maintain a high-level of accuracy and attention-to-detail.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Must be detailed oriented and able to communicate (written and verbal) and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced and high‑volume environment.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self‑performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long‑lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers 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 or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.