Senior Purchaser: Heavy Civil Construction & Sourcing

Tutor Perini Corporation; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunda Construction, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Purchaser to join our office in Black River Falls, WI, or Hilbert, WI or Milwaukee, WI. This role sources, procures, and expedites materials for heavy civil construction, working with project teams to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective procurement.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. The role emphasizes supplier management, contract terms, and adherence to procurement procedures and

Qualifications

• Source and procure construction materials and services for heavy civil construction projects.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate purchase orders and supply contracts to achieve favorable terms and pricing.
• Coordinate with project teams to review material requirements, schedules, and procurement needs.
• Expedite purchases and monitor deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with accounting, vendors, and project personnel on payment issues.
• Track material costs, delivery schedules, and procurement activities to support project budgets.
• Maintain procurement records, purchase logs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with evaluating new suppliers and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Support project startup activities by securing long-lead items and critical materials.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, contract requirements, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials and services for heavy civil construction projects.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate purchase orders and supply contracts to achieve favorable terms and pricing.
• Coordinate with project teams to review material requirements, schedules, and procurement needs.
• Expedite purchases and monitor deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with accounting, vendors, and project personnel on payment issues.
• Track material costs, delivery schedules, and procurement activities to support project budgets.
• Maintain procurement records, purchase logs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with evaluating new suppliers and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Support project startup activities by securing long-lead items and critical materials.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, contract requirements, and safety standards.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Business/Supply Chain/Construction Management

Tools

Viewpoint

HCSS

Spectrum

JD Edwards

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Lunda Construction, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Purchaser to join our office in Black River Falls, WI, or Hilbert, WI or Milwaukee, WI. This role sources, procures, and expedites materials for heavy civil construction, working with project teams to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective procurement.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. The role emphasizes supplier management, contract terms, and adherence to procurement procedures and