Senior Purchaser - Solar (Construction)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Procurement professional in Kansas City, MO. The role directs procurement plans, mentors staff, and leads supplier evaluations, bid analyses and contract negotiations to meet project schedules and quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing procurement packages, reviewing status reports, and driving process improvements. A Bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ purchasing experience are required, with CPM/CPSM certifications preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute and direct procurement plans to reduce costs and meet schedule requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement staff.
• Direct preparation of procurement documents and agreements.
• Lead supplier evaluations and negotiate terms for equipment, materials and subcontracts.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Present Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.
• Recruitment and development of staff.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or related field

7 years direct purchasing experience

Tools

Oracle Financial R12

CPM Certification

CPSM Certification

Job description

Description

• 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-Kansas City

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID

264795

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MF #CDB