Sr. Purchasing Agent

Overview

Next 150 Construction, LLC is responsible for self-perform labor, operated construction equipment, small tools, material, and consumables. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Sr. Purchasing Agent is to be responsible for managing the purchasing process for the organization. This role will sit primarily in the office but may travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams, suppliers, dealers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Purchasing Agent II typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Duties include managing pre-bid & post-bid purchasing and contracting process for all suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, dealers, maintenance shops, and other third parties involved in the provision of labor, equipment, and other materials to our projects.
• Will collaborate internally with Site Services Planner, the Supply Chain organization, project teams, legal counsel, insurance group, and other purchasing agents on sourcing, contracts, warranty and maintenance agreements and other matters.
• Creating bid documents; identify and pre-qualify ample database of bidders and generate bidder interest on a project-by-project basis.
• Negotiate & prepare contracts, PO's, consultant agreements & amendments.

• Read and understand drawings and specifications
• Understand and have knowledge of trade jurisdictions (separation of work scopes)
• Manage and Utilize the Master Bidders List

• • Expediting all contract documents sent out for execution.
  • Works closely with vendors, subcontractors, dealers, maintenance shops, Jobsite Personnel, supporting internal, external customers, and other third parties.
  • Accountable for building network of trusted and quality third party providers to support Next 150 operations.
  • Experience with purchasing long lead engineered equipment (mechanical, electrical, etc.)

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.

Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.

Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.

Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.

Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.

Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

 EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field 3-5 years of related business experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience managing orders, agreements, and execution of the scope of work with construction suppliers, sub-contractors or equivalent combination of education and experience

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in public speaking and ability to lead large meetings with confidence Basic understanding of construction law, contract and risk management preferred.
• Basic understanding of insurance
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with CMIC preferred.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    For Providence, RI this ranges from $85,000.00-$110,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Boston, MA and Arlington, VA this ranges from $95,200.00-$115,000.00 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.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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