Strategic Project Buyer – Construction & Mechanical

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc.; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick pay

PPE provided along with annual boots &

Work shirts provided by company

Early performance evaluation

401k + match

Company paid life insurance and disab

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc. is seeking a Project Buyer (Construction & Mechanical) to source and purchase materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for multiple projects. You will partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery within budget and spec.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge in construction and mechanical systems, effective supplier management, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule across concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of purchasing experience on construction projects.
• Technical or engineering background or capital project exposure.
• Experience sourcing materials and contractor services.
• Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• ERP experience purchasing materials for projects (SAP).
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Quick learner with the ability to ask clarifying questions.

Responsibilities

• Source materials and services required for a construction project.
• Set up new suppliers and ensure CIMCO standards compliance.
• Create AIA contracts, documenting CIMCO requirements.
• Write, issue and seek approval on subcontracts before POs.
• Solicit RFQs from vendors to meet project schedules.
• Confirm prices and lead times on quotes at booking.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Sales and PM to align quotes with timeline.
• Receive packing slips against POs for site deliveries and 3-way matching.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to approve invoices for payment.
• Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Attend Kick Off and Project Status meetings.
• Review RFQ and quotes for compliance with terms.
• Manage large volume of POs and multitask.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Construction project exposure

Sourcing materials

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Quick learner

Deadline driven

Communication with vendors

Education

Technical / Engineering background

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc. is seeking a Project Buyer (Construction & Mechanical) to source and purchase materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for multiple projects. You will partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery within budget and spec.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge in construction and mechanical systems, effective supplier management, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule across concurrent projects.