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Buyer responsible for sourcing and procuring materials for industrial projects at Foth. Collaborating with team members to ensure project success and supplier performance.
Responsibilities:
- Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and material takeoffs to translate project needs into purchasing requirements
- Source qualified suppliers for materials, equipment, and construction-related services; solicit and evaluate quotes/proposals to select best-fit options
- Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, lead time, delivery terms, and conditions) to optimize cost, schedule, and quality outcomes
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements
- Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support supplier onboarding and performance evaluation activities
- Track material lead times, delivery schedules, and logistics to ensure timely availability aligned with project timelines
- Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs, resolve constraints, and align on priorities
- Manage changes in scope, substitutions, pricing updates, and delivery adjustments; document and communicate impacts and approvals to stakeholders
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records (pricing, correspondence, approvals, and compliance documentation)
- Monitor market conditions and cost drivers to support budgeting, risk mitigation, and cost reduction strategies
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies, backorders, and quality issues quickly and professionally
- Use systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter, track, and report purchasing activity with strong data integrity
- Exhibit strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent applicable experience)
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain supporting construction or industrial projects
- Prior experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
- Experience negotiating pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
- Demonstrated experience with procurement practices, supplier management, and documentation controls (purchase orders, RFQs, approvals, audit-ready records)
- Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong Excel/Office skills; comfort working with data to support decisions
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Bonuses for performance
- Flexible work from home options
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