Purchasing Manager

Unclassified - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About the position

This dual role of Purchasing Specialist/Preconstruction Estimator supports the estimating department by managing the procurement of products and services from qualified vendors while also engaging in estimating activities for self-perform projects. The position involves evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and developing vendor relationships to ensure the best solutions for the company.

Responsibilities

• Determine and make recommendations for the best evaluated solution for the Company with respect to cost, schedule, commercial arrangements and other similar elements.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for fabricated materials, mechanical equipment, and bulk commodities.
• Receive, evaluate, level, and recommend the best responsive proposal based on bid documents.
• Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Coordinate the turnover of Vendor management responsibility to Operations upon the issuance of the Purchase Order or Subcontract.
• Develop key Vendor database for structural steel fabrication, piping fabrication, engineered equipment, and commodities.
• Identify, solicit, engage, evaluate proposals via a bid leveling comparison sheets, and recommend subcontractors and/or vendors for trades that Graycor does not self-perform.
• Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for estimating activities.
• Develop key Vendor database for subcontractors and construction equipment to support self-perform opportunities.
• Develop strategic relationships with key OEMs, supply houses, and fabricators.

Requirements

• Bachelor level degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field required (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of construction purchasing experience.
• Previous estimating experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and/or mechanical construction drawings.
• Ability to analyze and align vendor proposal to meet RFP requirements with little to no support; contract negotiation skills required.
• Proven experience of successfully soliciting and interpreting supplier proposal against construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) required; previous experience using Procore, InEight, WinEST, On Screen Takeoff estimating software is a plus.
• Any relevant licenses and certifications are a plus.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams as well as independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Procore, InEight, WinEST, On Screen Takeoff estimating software.
• Relevant licenses and certifications.