Strategic Construction Procurement Lead

Bauer Group; Odessa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC), part of the Bauer Group, seeks a Senior Buyer in Odessa, FL to lead procurement for multiple nationwide construction projects.

You will partner with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, and Finance to ensure timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and services while optimizing costs and supplier performance. Responsibilities include developing procurement plans, managing RFQs and POs, negotiating terms, and leveraging supplier relationships across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required with strong procurement foundation.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in construction or project-driven settings.
• Experience procuring materials for heavy civil or foundation construction is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Estimating by soliciting quotations and market pricing during pre-award.
• Develop project procurement plans during pre-award and refine post-award.
• Align procurement activities with project schedules, budgets, specs, and priorities.
• Manage sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, and services including RFQs, bids, negotiations, and POs.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, freight, and other terms for value.
• Identify recurring spend and leverage BAUER’s purchasing volume and supplier relationships.
• Develop and manage strategic and preferred supplier relationships in key categories.
• Support development of preferred pricing and supplier arrangements across projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and supplier consolidation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and collaborate with Estimating, PM, Ops, Eng, Finance, and others.

Skills

Procurement planning

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

SAP Business One

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/BUS Administration/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

SAP Business One

MS Excel

Job description

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC), part of the Bauer Group, seeks a Senior Buyer in Odessa, FL to lead procurement for multiple nationwide construction projects.

You will partner with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, and Finance to ensure timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and services while optimizing costs and supplier performance. Responsibilities include developing procurement plans, managing RFQs and POs, negotiating terms, and leveraging supplier relationships across projects.