Burns & McDonnell

Senior Purchaser - Solar (Construction)

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $110K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field.
  • 7 years of direct purchasing experience in project procurement or EPC procurement required.
  • Experience in procurement, contract administration, and claims management.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle Financial R12 experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of procurement terms, logistics, and tax implications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement processes and drive improvements in supplier service levels.
  • Execute specific procurement plans to reduce costs and ensure quality.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced purchasers in procurement practices.
  • Prepare procurement documents and oversee agreement execution.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and manage technical evaluations.
  • Monitor supplier performance and recommend process enhancements.
  • Present procurement and material status reports to project teams.

Benefits

  • Participation in recruitment and development of staff.
  • Opportunity for leadership roles within procurement initiatives.
  • Engagement in pre-bid meetings to influence project outcomes.
  • Access to continuous professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Purchaser is responsible for leading procurement processes, identifying and screening suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, driving improved supplier service levels, improving business results and standardizing procurement best practice processes.
  • Execute and direct specific procurement plans and programs, to reduce costs to meet schedule requirements and ensure quality.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to procurement practice, mentor and guide less experienced purchasers.
  • Directs the preparation of procurement documents and agreements.
  • Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations.
  • Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.
  • Oversees the quality assurance and quality control activities and processes.
  • Evaluate and negotiate the procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts as assigned.
  • Lead in the proposal and selection process and facilitate pre-bid meetings.
  • Evaluate suppliers' overall performance and recommend and implement process enhancements.
  • Review purchase order documents, procurement status reports and expediting reports for submission.
  • Submit comprehensive and complete procurement packages to the engineering group.
  • Present Project Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.
  • Participate in recruitment and development of staff.
  • Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field. and 7 years direct purchasing experience, project procurement, project field procurement, materials management, or EPC procurement experience required.
  • Or applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
  • Procurement, contract administration, and claims management experience required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, proven analytical and problem-solving skills and proven effective ability to negotiate.
  • Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of terms and conditions related to procurement of engineered equipment.
  • Expert understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.
  • CPM Certification preferred.
  • Or CPSM Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 264795

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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