Purchasing Manager

Graycor - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Purchasing Manager role at Graycor is a dual position that combines responsibilities of a Purchasing Specialist and a Preconstruction Estimator. This position supports the estimating department by executing the purchase of specified products and services from qualified subcontractors or vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and practices. The role involves evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and developing strategic vendor relationships to optimize cost and efficiency in construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Determine and make recommendations for the best evaluated solution for the Company regarding cost, schedule, and commercial arrangements.
• 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 bid leveling comparison sheets, and recommend subcontractors and/or vendors for trades not self-performed by Graycor.
• Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for subcontractors and construction equipment.
• Develop strategic relationships with key OEMs, supply houses, and fabricators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.
• Contract negotiation skills required.
• Proven experience soliciting and interpreting supplier proposals against construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) required.
• Experience using Procore, InEight, WinEST, On Screen Takeoff estimating software is a plus.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Any relevant licenses and certifications are a plus.