Engineering BuyerSupply ChainGreen Bay, Wisconsin

About the role

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities.

Primary 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
• Possess strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale industrial or commercial construction projects and fast-paced field schedules
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and/or FMIS (or similar purchasing/ERP platforms)
• Established background building or managing supplier performance routines (scorecards, KPI reviews, corrective actions)
• Prior experience with logistics coordination, lead-time risk management, and materials planning approaches in project delivery environments
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or CPPB (or similar)

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability
• Retailer
• Holiday pay
• Several other voluntary benefits

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position with flexibility for onsite in De Pere, WI, hybrid, or remote (for a highly qualified candidate).