Senior Purchasing Agent

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Agent to be accountable for the purchasing process of a mega-project or multiple projects.

• Manages multiple projects for the bid process from project kickoff to award including system set-up, bid package strategy, Project Manual creation, bid list management, draft, and review the bid package scope of work bid meetings, bid leveling, and recommendation to award
• Manages multiple projects for the contract process including preparing and entering contracts and procurement change orders, expediting negotiation of contract terms, and ensuring contract compliance
• Identifies and monitors current market conditions, Trade Contractors, trends, and costs
• Identifies opportunities and assists in the creation of strategy for the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) utilization through the preconstruction process
• Develops relationships with Trade Contractors, Vendors, and Jobsite Personnel; manages established relationships across multiple projects while supporting internal and external customers
• Assists with developing a Master Bid List including expanding local Trade Partner networks and identifying DOSB partners across all tiers
• Recommends direction and decisions regarding the award of contracts based upon any strategic needs of multiple projects or of the Business Unit (BU)
• Provides guidance and coaching to operations personnel regarding purchasing process including during project activities, while teaching GU coursework, and during local peer group/ESG engagements
• Assists in training of department personnel
• Assists in developing a departmental budget, manages the budget, and assigns projects to it
• Assists in developing long term strategic planning and contingency plans while taking global issues into account
• Manages Trade Partner risk mitigation strategy and execution by coordinating with the operations teams, risk management team, and executive leadership team
• Effectively manages all relationships and quickly isolates the elevation risks
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• 8+ years of experience managing/purchasing/procuring work of construction Trade Contractors
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in public speaking and ability to lead meetings with confidence
• Knowledge of construction law, contract, and risk management, and identifying the impacts of design responsibility on Trade Contracts
• Knowledge of insurance including the various delivery models
• Ability to drive risk mitigation plans by coordinating with risk management and knowledge of SDI, bonds, safety metrics, etc.
• Knowledge of the estimating process and the most efficient engagement of purchasing in the process
• Knowledge of incorporating DOSB strategy into the procurement process
• Ability to ensure effective procurement of VDC
• Knowledge of the value of material and equipment status tracking

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Ohio this ranges from $94,900-$130,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.