Purchasing Manager

Required Skills & Experience

- A bachelor's degree in construction management or similar discipline

- 5 to 7 years of experience in purchasing procurement

- Previous experience with purchasing large projects and contract compliance.

- Strong knowledge and application of the purchasing process from start to finish.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Activities in the construction industry strongly preferred

- HVAC or similar industry experience is preferred but not required.

- Management experience preferred.

Job Description

- Demonstrate a track record of success in building effective teams and interpersonal relationships while steadfastly pushing self and others for results - Stays current on the following emphasis points of Leadership & Communication, Dispute Resolution, Supply Chain Management, Redline Review, Pricing Agreements, Rebate Programs, Process Improvement, Productivity KPIs, Department Compliance. - Works to develop new process improvement concepts to increase efficiency and better team engagement. - Work with Sales Managers to ensure a working understanding of Project Manager needs in order to improve on Purchasing department processes and results. - Work with PMs as requested for pre-bid buyouts. Suggest strategy on a job-by-job basis. - Maintain a strong presence and relationship with Project Managers - Reviews POs and subcontracts for typos, scope accuracy, contractual language and ethical issues. - Work to manage the process of mitigating delays, properly notifying suppliers of their responsibilities from a cost perspective relative to supplier caused issues, and resolving billing disputes between the company and suppliers. - Subcontract review of non-union requests, bond reviews, and redline review/negotiation. - Create monthly reports for review with the Director of Purchasing including: Cost Analysis of Commodities and Major Equipment, Line Card Changes, Vendor Representative Changes, Vendor Problems, Vendor Meetings, PM Concerns, and Back Charge Log. - Review incoming buyouts. - Manage all back charges in the assigned area of operations, maintain back charge data, maintain folder structure, and review all pending back charges with the Purchasing Director. Salary: $110,000-$135,000