The basic function of the Purchaser is to procure, expedite and schedule deliveries of materials and services to jobsite.
• Maintain and implement construction performa / budget for each project
• Negotiate pricing contracts with suppliers
• Create scopes of work
• Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
• Ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate
• Research new materials for design and cost savings
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
• Maintain relationships suppliers
• Establish new relationships with suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
• Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines
• Assist in maintaining company quality control program
• Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
• Handle change order requests
• Forecast upcoming demand
• Maintain supplier information
• Manage materials/equipment inventory

Education
Any Degree
Experience
5 years’ experience within construction/Fabrication industry

Applicants must have the following skills and knowledge:
• Ability to accurately describe and assess the status of a construction project and be ready to provide possible solutions when necessary
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with suppliers
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent problem solving abilities and experience with complex transactions with little supervision
• Excellent time management.