Senior Purchaser - Construction (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Purchaser in Saint Louis, MO, to lead procurement processes, negotiate terms, and standardize best practices. You will mentor staff, manage supplier submittals, and drive cost reductions while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 7 years of purchasing experience, with strong negotiation and communication skills. Travel up to 20% is expected; it is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field.
• 7 years direct purchasing experience or applicable substitute.
• Procurement, contract administration, and claims management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement plans to reduce costs while meeting schedules and quality.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to procurement staff.
• Prepare procurement documents and agreements.
• Conduct bid evaluations and coordinate technical evaluations.
• Manage supplier submittals and expediting.
• Oversee QA/QC activities and processes.
• Negotiate procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Lead proposal and pre-bid meetings.
• Review supplier performance and implement process improvements.
• Submit procurement packages to the engineering group.
• Present Project Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.
• Participate in recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Business or related field

7 years direct purchasing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financial R12

Job description

Description

The Senior Purchaser is responsible for leading procurement processes, identifying and screening suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, driving improved supplier service levels, improving business results and standardizing procurement best practice processes.

• Execute and direct specific procurement plans and programs, to reduce costs to meet schedule requirements and ensure quality.

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to procurement practice, mentor and guide less experienced purchasers.

• Directs the preparation of procurement documents and agreements.

• Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations.

• Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.

• Oversees the quality assurance and quality control activities and processes.

• Evaluate and negotiate the procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts as assigned.

• Lead in the proposal and selection process and facilitate pre-bid meetings.

• Evaluate suppliers' overall performance and recommend and implement process enhancements.

• Review purchase order documents, procurement status reports and expediting reports for submission.

• Submit comprehensive and complete procurement packages to the engineering group.

• Present Project Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.

• Participate in recruitment and development of staff.

• Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field. and 7 years direct purchasing experience, project procurement, project field procurement, materials management, or EPC procurement experience required.

• Or applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

• Procurement, contract administration, and claims management experience required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, proven analytical and problem-solving skills and proven effective ability to negotiate.

• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

• Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.

• Expert knowledge of terms and conditions related to procurement of engineered equipment.

• Expert understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.

• CPM Certification preferred.

• Or CPSM Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 264887

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB