Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for advising on buyouts for HVAC equipment, subcontractors, and mechanical and plumbing construction materials for fabrication shops and construction projects. Serve as the primary liaison and company representative for key suppliers, ensuring strong and effective partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews vendor quotes, quality metrics, lead times, drawings, specifications, preferred partnership agreements, bundling opportunities, and makes buyout recommendations to project teams
• Pairs with Preconstruction and construction project teams to advise on vendor selection
• Provides product alternatives to reduce project costs or address escalation concerns
• Requests and reviews product submittals and IOMs by comparing them to contract documentation
• Creates material tracking logs and writes material POs and subcontracts
• Affords assistance to project teams with escalating performance concerns to vendors and manufacturers
• Collects feedback from project teams on vendor performance through site visits and project meetings
• Researches and resolves invoice and purchase order discrepancies
• Works with the project teams and legal department to manage vendor and subcontractor terms and conditions
• Creates material lists and sends RFPs annually for buying agreements of construction materials
• Hosts annual performance reviews with key suppliers
• Develops and maintains a good relationship with all supplier partners
• Identifies opportunities for discounted pricing through bundling multiple jobs together for vendor award
• Analyzes company spend data to identify spend patterns and provide cost savings
• Maintains the equipment and material pricing databases, pricing indices, and escalation tracking databases
• Affords assistance with the execution and troubleshooting of process improvement projects
• Creates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for purchasing department processes as required
• Performs all job duties within McKenney’s values and operates with integrity
• Performs additional duties as requested
• Actively communicates any issues with the Purchasing Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering; 3-5 years of procurement experience, specifically in a project-based or job-specific procurement environment; Solid MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and computer skills
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Computer skills, including PC experience in Windows environments with a working knowledge of spreadsheets, e-mail, and web-based applications; Able to identify methods of implementation to solve issues and proactively plan to satisfy requirements; Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities; Able to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM); Effective and professional communication skills; Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills with internal and external customers; Ability to access, analyze, and act to resolve daily and ongoing issues; Ability to initiate process improvements; Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands; Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals; Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract law; Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance; Professional appearance and demeanor

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with the mechanical contracting and construction industry
• Knowledge of piping, plumbing, sheet metal materials, and commodities
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment and/or plumbing fixtures
• Knowledge of Smartsheet
• Construction procurement experience

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort required. Periodic visits to active jobsites and exposure to conditions characteristic of such visits.

Company Information

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

Mckenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. Mckenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.