Construction Purchasing Specialist Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Construction Purchasing Specialist BuildPro Construction Services Saddle Brook, NJ Job Details Full-time From $70,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Sourcing Pricing Inventory control Procurement Mid-level Production planning Supply chain management Purchasing Operations Communication skills Negotiation Full Job Description We are looking for a Purchasing Associate to support the operations team. You will be an intricate part to the construction management department and have the opportunity and responsibility to grow out the logistics and procurement division. This will be very fast moving and require you to immediately take ownership of procurement, which will require you to proactively work cross functionally with multiple departments such as construction management, design, architecture, and web development – so strong organization and communication is extremely vital to the success of this role. We need you to source all the products the design team selects and find multiple vendors that offer the products with the associated price and delivery timelines. To excel in this role you’ll need to have strong vendor relationships and be incredibly organized to manage purchasing.

Job Description:

Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and manufacturers to obtain competitive pricing Work with current subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers to reduce build costs. Manage overage or shortages of materials for each project to home in on exact quantity for all building materials. Collaborate with the Architectural Team to establish takeoffs and quantities for each model. Qualifications Proven experience in purchasing and procurement within the construction industry Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing Knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control practices Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal teams Familiarity with logistics and production planning to optimize operations

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person