Strategic Construction Procurement Specialist

Pernix Group, Inc; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernix International in Lombard, IL is seeking a Procurement Buyer with at least three years of experience in construction procurement. The role requires in-office work Monday through Thursday with work-from-home Fridays after 60 days. You will source vendors, manage RFQs, and ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree, strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate’s degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).
• Must have a minimum of three years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER, preferably in the construction industry.
• Must have a good understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.
• Must have the ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; especially in Excel.
• Must have impeccable customer serviceskills.In our area of business; we treat everyone as a customer.
• Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).

Responsibilities

• Source and select vendors that ensure quality, price, delivery and service at a price that maximizes company profit margins while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Manage supplier performance in accordance with purchase order terms through delivery, acceptance, payment and closeout.
• Prepare RFQs/ITBs bid packages based on commodity assignment. Most RFQ packets will require Specifications and/or Drawings relative to the RFQ.
• Obtain solicitations/bids from a minimum of three sources of supply (unless it’s a sole source of supply, i.e. OEM). There will be times when material is sole sourced.
• Follow-up on all RFQ packets and/or all bidders to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).
• Receive and review bid packages with Director of Procurement/Logistics to ensure bids are complete.
• Communicate w/Project Management and Project Site team, Work Package Managers (WPMs) to ensure accurate materials are procured per specifications/ requirements.
• Work closely w/WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time/availability and customer service.
• Communicate with all bidders for BAFOs and/or cost reduction (when applicable)
• Make final vendor recommendations to Project Team.
• Procure materials that are agreed upon with the Project Team.
• Enter purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report in Smartsheet.
• Send award/release Purchase Orders to Vendor(s); follow up with awardee to ensure Order Acknowledgement is sent.
• Communicate release of Purchase Order to project site team.
• Monitor and update Purchase Orders and pricing (as required).
• Review and make Project Site aware of substitutions and/or sources (when applicable).
• Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).
• Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Independent work

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Pernix International in Lombard, IL is seeking a Procurement Buyer with at least three years of experience in construction procurement. The role requires in-office work Monday through Thursday with work-from-home Fridays after 60 days. You will source vendors, manage RFQs, and ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree, strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. U.S.