Engineering Buyer

Foth•Green Bay, WI

116d•Hybrid

About The Position

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Buyer to join our Supply Chain Management team. Youâ€™ll source, negotiate, and procure materials, equipment, and services that keep complex construction and industrial projects moving. Youâ€™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, exempt position with flexibility for onsite in De Pere, WI, hybrid, or remote (for a highly qualified candidate).

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™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

Nice To Haves

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)

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