Sr Purchasing Agent

Gilbane Building Company; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to lead major equipment purchases and enhance procurement processes. This role involves developing purchasing policies, fostering collaboration among teams, and building strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have significant experience in purchasing, negotiation, and contract management. Join a company that values innovation and offers competitive benefits, including a generous profit-sharing plan and opportunities for professional development. If you are ready to drive results and make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Education investment

Training organization access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing policies and collaborate with Gilbane purchasing staff.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Public speaking

Construction law knowledge

Contract management

Risk management

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Reading construction drawings

Mechanical and electrical equipment understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

7 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for the coordination and execution of NextDirect major equipment purchases and the overall purchasing process for NextDirectSM.

Responsibilities

1. Develop purchasing policies/procedures specific to NextDirectSM.
2. Work closely with other Gilbane purchasing staff to drive collaboration, alignment, coordination, and continuous improvement.
3. Develop positive relationships with manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers’ representatives, vendors/suppliers and maintain throughout the current and future projects.
4. Review and align scopes of work.
5. Read and understand drawings and specifications.
6. Incorporate prime contract flow downs into supplier agreements and purchase orders.
7. Manage and utilize the NextDirectSM Bidders List.
8. Execute RFQ/RFP processes including: assembling bid/contract documents, sending bid invites, fielding bid RFIs, performing bid evaluation, and providing recommendations to award.
9. Understand purchase order and contract terms and conditions, both internal and external.
10. Work with Gilbane Legal Group to get agreement on final Terms and Conditions.
11. Prepare and process contracts, purchase orders, consultant agreements.
12. Work with Gilbane Risk Management Group to ensure compliance with vendor prequalification, insurance and risk contract requirements.
13. May assist with expediting data and equipment, and ensuring shipping details are in order, tracking critical shipments.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
2. Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.
3. Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
4. Demonstrate Agility/Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
5. Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
6. Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. 7 years relevant experience.
3. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Negotiation/conflict resolution skills.
2. Proficient in public speaking and ability to lead large meetings with confidence.
3. Basic understanding of construction law, contract and risk management.
4. Basic understanding of insurance.
5. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook.
6. Ability to read construction drawings and understand specifications.
7. A basic understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.
8. Ability to prepare and interpret specifications, analyze bids, and prepare and maintain procurement records and reports.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

For Providence, RI and Boston, MA this ranges from $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.