Senior Construction Purchasing Director - Bonus Eligible

Highland Consulting Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing with construction purchasing experience in the Baltimore area. The role oversees materials, equipment, and various items, working with vendors to meet project demands and manage cost efficiency.

The position reports to the Vice President of Operations and involves leadership of a purchasing staff. The company emphasizes organization, strong negotiation skills, and strategic vendor relationships, with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 5 years experience working as a Purchasing Manager in the construction industry – preferred.
• Experience with direct purchasing.
• Experience with direct import – preferred.
• Experience negotiating large contracts – preferred.
• Experience managing purchasing department – preferred.
• Must be extremely organized.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify vendors as necessary to meet project demands.
• Ensure materials are delivered as scheduled.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors and Project Managers to improve relationships and partnerships.
• Reduce and/or maintain material costs through cost-saving techniques and vendor negotiations.
• Negotiate all vendor pricing of front-end commodities and monitor master contracts.
• Create and distribute all purchase orders and variance PO's.
• Monitor vendor pricing and rebates and manage staff of purchasers.

Job description

Highland Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing with construction purchasing experience in the Baltimore area. The role oversees materials, equipment, and various items, working with vendors to meet project demands and manage cost efficiency.

The position reports to the Vice President of Operations and involves leadership of a purchasing staff. The company emphasizes organization, strong negotiation skills, and strategic vendor relationships, with a comprehensive