Construction Buyer

The company is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, the company may be the place for you.

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The company is currently seeking a Construction Buyer to join our Supply Chain Managementteam. You’ll source, negotiate, and procure materials, equipment, and services that keep complex construction and industrial projects moving. You’ll partner closely with project managers, estimators, field/construction leaders, suppliers, and finance to secure the right solution at the right total cost, while protecting schedule, quality, and compliance. This role offers high visibility and meaningful impact: your decisions directly influence project outcomes, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness. This is a full-time role with flexibility for onsite in De Pere, WI, hybrid, or remote (for a highly qualified candidate).

Primary Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and material takeoffs to translate project needs into purchasing requirements

• Source qualified suppliers for materials, equipment, and construction-related services; solicit and evaluate quotes/proposals to select best-fit options

• Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, lead time, delivery terms, and conditions) to optimize cost, schedule, and quality outcomes

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements

• Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support supplier onboarding and performance evaluation activities

• Track material lead times, delivery schedules, and logistics to ensure timely availability aligned with project timelines

• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs, resolve constraints, and align on priorities

• Manage changes in scope, substitutions, pricing updates, and delivery adjustments; document and communicate impacts and approvals to stakeholders

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records (pricing, correspondence, approvals, and compliance documentation)

• Monitor market conditions and cost drivers to support budgeting, risk mitigation, and cost reduction strategies

• Partner cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies, backorders, and quality issues quickly and professionally

• Use systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter, track, and report purchasing activity with strong data integrity

• Exhibit strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent applicable experience)

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain supporting construction or industrial projects

• Prior experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work

• Experience negotiating pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors

• Demonstrated experience with procurement practices, supplier management, and documentation controls (purchase orders, RFQs, approvals, audit-ready records)

• Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong Excel/Office skills; comfort working with data to support decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale industrial or commercial construction projects and fast-paced field schedules

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and/or FMIS (or similar purchasing/ERP platforms)

• Established background building or managing supplier performance routines (scorecards, KPI reviews, corrective actions)

• Prior experience with logistics coordination, lead-time risk management, and materials planning approaches in project delivery environments

• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or CPPB (or similar)

All the company Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of the company’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  The company will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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