Construction Buyer

About the role

The organization is a member-owned science and engineering consulting firm with over 85 years of experience, operating across 33 locations with 750 members. It serves clients by addressing complex science and engineering challenges, maintaining a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment that supports professional growth. The Construction Buyer role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, equipment, and services essential to the progress of complex construction and industrial projects. This position directly influences project outcomes, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness by ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement while protecting schedule, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and material takeoffs to identify purchasing needs
• Source and evaluate qualified suppliers for materials, equipment, and construction-related services
• Lead commercial negotiations to optimize cost, schedule, and quality
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages following company policies and legal requirements
• Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support onboarding and performance evaluation
• Track material lead times, delivery schedules, and logistics to align with project timelines
• Collaborate with project managers and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs and resolve constraints
• Manage changes in scope, pricing, and delivery, communicating impacts and approvals
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records
• Monitor market conditions and cost drivers to support budgeting and cost reduction
• Address invoice discrepancies, backorders, and quality issues collaboratively
• Utilize systems to enter, track, and report purchasing activity with data integrity
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience supporting construction or industrial projects
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Proven negotiation skills with suppliers and subcontractors
• Knowledge of procurement practices, supplier management, and documentation controls
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale industrial or commercial construction projects
• Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint, FMIS, or similar platforms
• Background in supplier performance management
• Experience in logistics coordination and materials planning
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or CPPB

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 per year base salary, varying based on experience, location, and qualifications. Eligibility for bonuses through performance incentive programs. Access to medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement plans, holiday pay, and other voluntary benefits. Paid time off available for regular full-time members.