Senior Buyer & Expeditor – Construction Procurement

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Birmingham, AL seeks a Buyer/Expeditor to support tenders, manage procurement for minor equipment and bulk materials, and drive timely delivery.

The role involves RFQ, bid clarifications, commercial evaluations, and post-award management, partnering with Supply Chain Management to meet cost and schedule targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with construction procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Five (5+) years in a similar buyer/expediter role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with procurement, RFQ, bid evaluation, and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory procurement requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages procurement and delivery for minor equipment packages.
• Interfaces with engineering for scopes of work and bid packages.
• Produces and manages purchase orders via the Yates system.
• Negotiates prices, terms, and progress payments with suppliers.
• Expedites delivery to meet project cost and schedule targets.
• Ensures compliance with purchase terms and safety procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Birmingham, AL seeks a Buyer/Expeditor to support tenders, manage procurement for minor equipment and bulk materials, and drive timely delivery.

The role involves RFQ, bid clarifications, commercial evaluations, and post-award management, partnering with Supply Chain Management to meet cost and schedule targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with construction procurement processes.