Senior Construction Procurement Specialist

Pernix Group, Inc; Lombard (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernix International in Lombard, IL is seeking a Corporate Buyer to support international construction projects. This role requires in-office work Monday–Thursday with the option to work from home on Fridays after 60 days.

You will source vendors, solicit bids, prepare RFQs/ITBs, compare proposals for price, lead time and service, issue purchase orders in ViewPoint, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate’s degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).
• Must have a minimum of three years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER, preferably in the construction industry.
• Must have a good understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.
• Must have the ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; especially in Excel.
• Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business; we treat everyone as a customer.
• Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).

Responsibilities

• Source and select vendors that ensure quality, price, delivery and service at a price that maximizes company profit margins while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Manage supplier performance in accordance with purchase order terms through delivery, acceptance, payment and closeout.
• Prepare RFQs/ITBs bid packages based on commodity assignment. RFQ packets will require Specifications and/or Drawings relative to the RFQ.
• Obtain solicitations/bids from a minimum of three sources of supply (unless it’s a sole source of supply, i.e. OEM).
• Follow-up on all RFQ packets and/or all bidders to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).
• Receive and review bid packages with Director of Procurement/Logistics to ensure bids are complete.
• Communicate with Project Management and Project Site team, Work Package Managers to ensure accurate materials are procured per specifications/requirements.
• Work closely with WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time/availability and customer service.
• Communicate with all bidders for BAFOs and/or cost reduction (when applicable)
• Make final vendor recommendations to Project Team.
• Procure materials that are agreed upon with the Project Team.
• Enter purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report in Smartsheet.
• Send award/release Purchase Orders to Vendor(s); follow up with awardee to ensure Order Acknowledgement is sent.
• Communicate release of Purchase Order to project site team.
• Monitor and update Purchase Orders and pricing (as required).
• Review and make Project Site aware of substitutions and/or sources (when applicable).
• Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).
• Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Pernix International in Lombard, IL is seeking a Corporate Buyer to support international construction projects. This role requires in-office work Monday–Thursday with the option to work from home on Fridays after 60 days.

You will source vendors, solicit bids, prepare RFQs/ITBs, compare proposals for price, lead time and service, issue purchase orders in ViewPoint, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and compliance.