Strategic Construction Buyer

Bauer Foundation Corp

Odessa (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays & vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Bauer Foundation Corp. is seeking a Senior Buyer to plan and execute procurement for construction projects across the United States. The role interfaces with Estimating, Project Management, and Operations to align procurement with schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with SAP Business One and Microsoft Office. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with project procurement planning, competitive sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
Strong commercial judgment and negotiation, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
High level of proficiency with SAP Business One.

Responsibilities

Support Estimating by soliciting supplier and service provider quotations and market pricing during pre-award for use in bid development.
Help develop project procurement plans during pre-award and further refine, implement, and manage those plans following project award.
Partner with Project Management and Operations to align procurement activities with project schedules, budgets, specifications, and priorities.
Manage the sourcing and procurement of project materials, equipment, and services, including RFQs, bid evaluations and quote comparisons, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, freight, and other commercial terms to achieve competitive total value.
Identify recurring spend across projects and opportunities to leverage BAUER’s purchasing volume and supplier relationships.
Help develop and manage strategic and preferred supplier relationships within key material, equipment, and service categories.
Support the development of preferred pricing, rate structures, commercial agreements, and other supplier arrangements that can be leveraged across projects.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and improved commercial terms.
Maintain accurate procurement records and collaborate across Estimating, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and other key functions.