Senior Project Buyer
Aston Carter · Minneapolis, MN · 6 days ago
RemoteRemotePurchasing$85k–$128k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an Experienced Project Buyer to join a collaborative and innovative organization supporting complex, high-impact construction projects across a variety of industries and project types. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and partnering with project teams to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services while ensuring best overall value
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders and purchase agreements
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Monitor procurement activities from order placement through final delivery
- Resolve supplier issues, including returns, replacements, and quality concerns
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance
- Coordinate and lead procurement meetings with internal teams and external partners
- Provide procurement support and analytical insights to project management teams
- Track project purchasing activities and proactively communicate updates
- Visit project sites periodically to strengthen relationships and understand field operations
- Support successful project execution through effective planning, organization, and collaboration
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
- 4+ years of procurement, purchasing, or project buying experience
- Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing, negotiations, and contract administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to support diverse stakeholders
- Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and evolving environments
Pay
$85,000 – $128,000 per year. Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym Membership Discount Program
Permanent, hybrid position based in Minneapolis, MN. Application deadline: October 31, 2026.