Purchaser

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About the role

Lunda Construction, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Purchaser to join our office in Black River Falls, WI, Hilbert, WI, or Milwaukee, WI. As a Purchaser, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and expediting materials needed to support heavy civil construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, superintendents, vendors, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement, timely deliveries, and uninterrupted project operations while maintaining company purchasing policies and budget objectives.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials and services for heavy civil construction projects.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate purchase orders and supply contracts to achieve favorable terms and pricing.
• Coordinate with project teams to review material requirements, schedules, and procurement needs.
• Expedite purchases and monitor deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with accounting, vendors, and project personnel on payment issues.
• Track material costs, delivery schedules, and procurement activities to support project budgets.
• Maintain procurement records, purchase logs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with evaluating new suppliers and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Support project startup activities by securing long-lead items and critical materials.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, contract requirements, and safety standards.
• Review and approve shop drawings.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably within heavy civil, infrastructure, mining, utility, transportation, or industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, construction methods, and vendor management processes.
• Experience reviewing vendor quotes, negotiating pricing, and issuing purchase orders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of Estimating and Bid Preparation.
• Knowledge of current and future material market trends.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract terms, and purchasing procedures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and purchasing software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting heavy civil construction projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, rail, marine, utilities, or earthwork operations.
• Knowledge of construction cost codes, budgets, and job costing practices.
• Experience with Viewpoint, HCSS, Spectrum, JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, or similar construction management systems.

About Lunda Construction

Excellence in Construction since 1938. Lunda Construction is a major heavy/highway, civil, and industrial general contractor with an uncompromising pledge to achieve the highest standards of Engineering and Excellence, with the Safety of the workforce and traveling public being the highest priority. Building isn’t just a job—it is our passion. With every project we undertake, we set the bar high and provide the best people in the industry, with a true love of what we do to make our customers' vision a reality. From inception to completion, we use the latest techniques and technologies to ensure that the project stays on point and on budget. Even after a project's completion, our post-construction teams work to ensure that our customers are satisfied.

Notable projects include the Southwest METRO Green Line Extension, I-74 Mississippi River Bridge, Saint Croix Crossing, Marquette Interchange, I-494 Airport to Highway 169 Design-Build, and the Southwest LRT Blue Line Extension.

Mission and Vision

Our Mission: We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Our Vision: We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.