Strategic Materials Buyer & Sourcing Specialist

AMECO; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AMECO is seeking a Buyer (Internal Title: Spec II, Material Mgmt) to support procurement for internal Project Support roles within established Material Management Plans. The role involves sourcing, pricing, and coordinating third-party rentals, while upholding ethical standards and collaborating across multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate has material management or procurement experience, strong data entry, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in material management, sourcing, or procurement, preferably within the construction industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and purchase order processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage material and rental orders with oversight from Material Management.
• Monitor and report supplier/vendor performance toward completion of all deliverables per POs or rental agreements.
• Collaborate across Material Management, Project Support, SQS/Quality, Engineering, PDDM, and Construction.
• Generate documents, organize files, and maintain tracking data and reports.
• Source, price, and quote materials, tools, equipment, and third-party rentals.
• Conduct bid clarifications, pre-award, post-award, and supplier schedule/quality recovery meetings.
• Identify and qualify potential bidders and rental vendors for purchases and contracts.
• Perform data entry in the Material Management Work Process.
• Adhere to AMECO's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Material management

Procurement

Vendor relations

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of study

Experience equal to six years with education

Job description

AMECO is seeking a Buyer (Internal Title: Spec II, Material Mgmt) to support procurement for internal Project Support roles within established Material Management Plans. The role involves sourcing, pricing, and coordinating third-party rentals, while upholding ethical standards and collaborating across multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate has material management or procurement experience, strong data entry, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines. Some travel may be required.