Strategic Construction Purchasing Specialist

GrayWolf; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayWolf is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support its construction operations in Owensboro, KY. You will manage requisitions, solicit proposals, identify vendors, and negotiate terms, ensuring timely purchases through the MRPs and internal systems.

You will work with field teams to receive materials, monitor supplier performance, and provide key procurement data to project leadership. Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (2) years of experience directly related purchasing experience.
• Core Competencies and capabilities required to support field projects, vendor relations, and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service and accurate paperwork, as well as approving invoices for material timely.
• Assists field with material questions on buys and estimating projects as needed.
• Purchase all materials to schedule, special requirements, location and budget, and process POs timely.
• Responds to RFQ, PO changes, adjustments, and cancellations; communicates with PMs about issues.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers; monitor performance.
• Identify price improvement opportunities and supplier selections.
• Develop and provide periodic procurement reports and job purchasing plans.
• Stay informed on market conditions and adjust buying patterns accordingly.
• Ensure purchase terms and prices adhere to contracts or negotiated terms.
• Follow jobs in progress to expedite or delay shipments when needed.

Skills

Timely Decision Making

Functional Technical Skills

Listening

Written Communications

Problem Solving

Time Management

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; progress toward APICS or related training

Associates or Bachelors degree a plus

Specialized knowledge: SOX buying requirements; basic business/purchasing principles; steel construction overview; end-to-end Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Blue Beam PDF

Oracle system

Job description

GrayWolf is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support its construction operations in Owensboro, KY. You will manage requisitions, solicit proposals, identify vendors, and negotiate terms, ensuring timely purchases through the MRPs and internal systems.

You will work with field teams to receive materials, monitor supplier performance, and provide key procurement data to project leadership. Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills are required.