Senior Buyer: Construction Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Bauer Foundation Corp.; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BAUER Foundation Corp. (BFC) seeks a Senior Buyer to plan and execute procurement for U.S. construction projects, from pre-award through closeout.

You will work with Estimating, Project Management, and Operations to source materials, equipment, and services, managing RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and purchase orders. You will help develop procurement plans, align activities with schedules and budgets, and foster strategic supplier relationships to improve pricing and terms across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, preferably in construction or project-driven environments.
• Experience procuring materials, equipment, and services for heavy civil or foundation projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit supplier and service quotations and market pricing during pre-award for bid development.
• Develop project procurement plans during pre-award and refine them after award.
• Align procurement activities with project schedules, budgets, specifications, and priorities.
• Source materials, equipment, and services, including RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, freight, and other terms to achieve best value.
• Identify recurring spend and opportunities to leverage BAUER’s supplier relationships.
• Develop and manage preferred supplier relationships across key material and service categories.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and supplier consolidation strategies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and collaborate with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, and Finance.

Skills

Procurement planning

Competitive sourcing

Commercial negotiations

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

BAUER Foundation Corp. (BFC) seeks a Senior Buyer to plan and execute procurement for U.S. construction projects, from pre-award through closeout.

You will work with Estimating, Project Management, and Operations to source materials, equipment, and services, managing RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and purchase orders. You will help develop procurement plans, align activities with schedules and budgets, and foster strategic supplier relationships to improve pricing and terms across