Subcontractor Buyer

Hire Road, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Road, Inc. is seeking a Subcontractor Buyer to source qualified subcontractors for automotive construction, manage bid processes, and negotiate contract terms. The role emphasizes delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of relevant purchasing experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The position requires strong knowledge of construction procurement, ERP systems, and ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of purchasing, procurement, subcontract administration, or sourcing experience
• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing facilities, industrial construction projects, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers
• Demonstrated experience negotiating construction and service contracts
• Strong understanding of construction procurement processes and project delivery methods

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify subcontractors for automotive construction and facility-related projects
• Develop and manage RFPs, RFQs, and bid packages
• Solicit competitive bids and analyze proposals for cost, technical compliance, schedule, and risk
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, scope of work, delivery schedules, payment terms, and SLAs
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements
• Ensure contract requirements comply with policies, legal requirements, and project specs
• Monitor subcontractor performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor procurement costs against budgets
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align procurement with schedules and requirements

Skills

Sourcing & procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage)

Job description

Summary:

Our client is a leading, privately owned industrial engineering and manufacturing company looking for a Subcontractor Buyer. The Subcontractor Buyer will be responsible for sourcing qualified subcontractors, negotiating commercial terms, managing bid processes, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

The Subcontractor Buyer will have 5-10 years of relevant subcontract purchasing or procurement experience, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Subcontractor Buyer Job Requirements:

• 5-10 years of purchasing, procurement, subcontract administration, or sourcing experience
• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing facilities, industrial construction projects, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers
• Demonstrated experience negotiating construction and service contracts
• Strong understanding of construction procurement processes and project delivery methods

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and commercial terms
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze pricing structures, project estimates, and supplier proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive OEM facilities such as assembly plants, battery plants, paint shops, stamping operations, or facility expansions
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and general construction subcontract scopes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and procurement activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify subcontractors for automotive construction and facility-related projects
• Develop and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and bid packages
• Solicit competitive bids and analyze proposals for cost, technical compliance, schedule, and risk
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Contract Management

• Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, scope of work, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service level agreements
• Prepare, review, and administer subcontract agreements
• Ensure contract requirements comply with company policies, legal requirements, and project specifications
• Manage subcontractor performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and report procurement cost performance against project budgets

Project Support

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, construction managers, and stakeholders to align procurement activities with project schedules and requirement
• Participate in project planning meetings and subcontractor selection reviews
• Assist in resolving subcontractor issues, disputes, claims, and change orders
• Ensure timely delivery of subcontract services to meet project milestones
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews
• Develop supplier improvement plans when necessary
• Ensure subcontractors meet safety, quality, and regulatory expectations

WHO WE ARE

Choosing the Hire Road is about shared success, active and committed partnerships and relationships that last. Hire Road is solely focused on connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations. We are a solutions-based, results-oriented staffing company specializing in a wide range of industry specific practices. To put it simply, we recruit, screen and hire talented people for temporary and full-time positions.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.