Warehouse Buyer - 504

Dragados; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement plans for major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and knowledge of procurement best practices. Responsibilities include communication with suppliers, preparation of bid documents, and maintaining relationships with subcontractors. Benefits include employer-paid life insurance, wellness benefits, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience, preferably in infrastructure projects.
• Ability to negotiate and discuss general clauses.
• Local Virginia experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the project procurement plan.
• Communicate with bidders and suppliers on procurement matters.
• Oversee preparation of bid inquiry documents and selection recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Time management

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

High school or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SmartBid software

MS Office suite

Job description

Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first‑of‑their‑kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR’s 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3 BN Design‑Build project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The project scope across a 9‑mile section of the I‑64 will include a new 3.5‑mile bridge‑tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I‑64 in each direction. The twin 45‑foot diameter 1.5‑mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the project procurement plan in accordance with approved corporate and or project policies, procedures, plans, strategy and budgets.
• Communicate with bidders and suppliers or subcontractors on procurement‑related matters.
• Oversee the preparation of applicable bid inquiry documents, bid tabulations and selection recommendations.
• Participate in contract negotiations and preparation, including issuing approval of contract documents, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Oversee coordination of expediting, logistics and traffic with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment and materials delivered to site.
• Research new materials for design and cost savings.
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
• Maintain existing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, and establish new relationships to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work.
• Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes.
• Interface with project segment managers and contract administrators, buyers, expeditors, inspectors, materials controllers, transportation and logistics and other parties as required.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High school or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience, preferably in infrastructure projects including roads and bridges.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience negotiating contract articles within the construction industry in a similar role.
• Ability to negotiate / discuss general clauses.
• Local Virginia experience highly preferred.
• SmartBid software experience.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions is required.
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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