The Cianbro Companies

Senior Buyer

The Cianbro Companies$88K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, logistics, or supply chain management preferred.
  • Buyer or Senior Buyer level based on experience and training.
  • Knowledge of Federal Contracts and FAR is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills required.
  • Proficient in MS Office and familiar with construction ERP systems like CMiC or PROCORE.

Responsibilities

  • Review quotes with project and estimating teams to clarify work and supplies needed.
  • Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors using established prequalification standards.
  • Provide ongoing purchasing and subcontract support throughout project duration.
  • Assist estimating team in pricing inquiries from suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Manage invoice and billing processes with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions effectively.
  • Resolve vendor and subcontractor performance issues for the project team.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
  • Collaborative work environment with various project teams.
  • Dynamic responsibilities across diverse construction projects.
  • Exposure to federal contract procurement.
  • Opportunity for occasional travel to project sites.
Full Job Description
The Senior Buyer utilizes their construction, subcontracts, and purchasing expertise to negotiate and execute subcontracts, major material agreements, and purchase orders in support of Cianbro operations. The Senior Buyer reports directly to the Corporate Purchasing Manager and frequently collaborates with estimating, contracts, finance, and operations teams. This position requires interaction with a variety of internal customers as well as external clients, consultants, subcontractors, and material suppliers. The wage range for this position is $1,700.00 to $2,500.00 per week. Compensation will be determined based on knowledge and experience.

Job Responsibilities
  • Review subcontractor and vendor quotes with project and estimating teams to understand work to be performed and/or supplies to be purchased.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors based on established prequalification processes.
  • Provide purchasing and subcontract support to the project team for the duration of the project.
  • Assist the estimating team as needed to solicit pricing from subcontractors and material suppliers.
  • Support invoice and billings workflow process with material suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions.
  • Support the project team with the resolution of vendor and subcontractor performance issues/disputes.
  • Develop flow-down documents and requirements from Owner Contract requirements, including exhibits, attachments, and addendums to be incorporated into subcontracts and purchasing agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with project teams in different geographic regions and across all construction markets.
  • Provide expediting support for scheduling critical materials and equipment.
  • Occasional Travel and work (purchasing support) at project sites will be required.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree (engineering and/or logistics and supply chain management preferred).
  • The position may be a Buyer or Senior buyer position depending on the years of purchasing experience or the equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Knowledge of Federal Contracts and Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong computer skills required (MS Office).
  • Experience with construction ERP and purchasing systems (CMiC, PROCORE).
Professionals

About The Cianbro Companies

The Cianbro Companies are a group of American privately held companies providing construction and construction services, construction equipment rental, and engineering. The company is headquartered in Pittsfield, Maine, and has offices and facilities throughout the United States. Cianbro has been in business since 1949 and has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse open-shop construction and construction services companies in the United States. The company is employee-owned and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Maine.
Learn more about The Cianbro Companies
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1949

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