Purchasing Manager

Pc Construction Company - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alexandria, VA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

PC Construction is seeking a Purchasing Manager to collaborate with various teams including Estimating, Legal, Risk, and Operations to enhance project buyouts and leverage the company's purchasing power for competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract negotiation, an understanding of contract specifications, and excellent reasoning and mathematical skills. A Bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support new work goals by collaborating with Estimating, Business Development, and Preconstruction Services, including estimate reviews and providing pricing and vendor information.
• Assist in developing and maintaining procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices for bid management, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Help Project Managers in developing bid packages, scope leveling, and negotiations related to major purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Train and support operations personnel on bid management, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate corporate agreements to secure better pricing and service for PC Construction.
• Monitor purchasing needs on hard bid projects, identify opportunities for combined purchases, and negotiate combined orders with project teams.
• Develop bid package scopes, pricing, and clarifications for quotations.
• Negotiate standard terms and conditions with suppliers for significant volume work.
• Maintain relationships with manufacturers and suppliers under corporate agreements or Hercules Supply arrangements.
• Work with Risk Management to ensure compliance with contract requirements, including prequalifications, bonds, and insurances.
• Assist project teams in collecting and filing compliance documentation from subcontractors or vendors to avoid delays in field activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining model contracts and legal forms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• At least four years of experience in estimating and operations.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Strong reasoning, negotiating, and mathematical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and bid management best practices.

Benefits

• Employee ownership structure.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development.