Assistant Buyer, Construction

What You'll Do

• Cultivate strong stakeholder support and cooperation on contracting activities
• Maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions
• Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the first point of contact for contractual escalations
• Identify and pre-qualify new suppliers by assessing their commercial and technical capabilities
• Efficient execution of RFx process to ensure all project scopes are contracted according to the required project schedule
• Review, analyze and clarify bid packages received from service providers
• Negotiate contract awards and make recommendations to stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of experience in the heavy construction industry
• Prior experience supporting a high-volume purchasing operation
• Prior construction knowledge and basic ability to read construction drawings
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat
• Understanding of basics of construction contract standards and strategies
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• HSA Contribution for High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Tesla Babies program