Purchasing Associate (Indirect)

Job Responsibilities

• Receive verbal and written requisitions for tools and equipment from Grizzly operations team.
• Review and source materials and equipment in accordance with established company practices and procedures.
• Solicit quotations for materials and equipment from vendors.
• Review, analyze, and present findings to management with emphasis on best economic value and defined company procurement objectives.
• Communicate with estimators and Project Managers.
• Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price and availability.
• Maintain procurement analytics and records, such as items purchased, cost and product quality.
• Ensure all purchased product meets specifications and adds value to the customer.
• Clearly communicate with and support the Grizzly operations team.
• Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Perform additional duties as directed by Grizzly leadership team.

Qualifications

• AA in business, construction management, supply chain management or equivalent degree
• 2 + years’ experience in construction or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• 2 + years demonstrated procurement experience in a fast-paced business environment
• Thorough knowledge of construction tools and equipment
• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures and policies
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients and others
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources to meet internal business objectives and customer expectations
• Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods
• Thorough knowledge of company product, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and dealing with ambiguity
• Ability to effectively manage conflict

Benefits

• Group medical, vision and dental insurance including choice of two benefit plans – a PPO plan and a high deductible / Health Saving Account Plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability plans, group Life Insurance, and AD&D plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans (for health care and dependent care)
• Vacation accrued on a weekly basis at a full-time annualized equivalent rate of 15 days (3 work weeks) per year.
• Sick Leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a carryover of 80 hours
• 10 paid Holidays each year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Bonus based on company profitability and your manager’s assessment of your performance.
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first three percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay.
• You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match).
• We provide both traditional (Pre-Tax) and Roth (post –tax) contribution options in our 401(k) plan.
• We’re also proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• It’s 100% company funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock.
• You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).