Procurement Specialist-Construction Materials

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist - Construction Materials is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and coordinating timely delivery of materials and equipment to support Mechanical and Industrial projects. This role is responsible for ensuring cost-effective purchasing, vendor management, purchasing negotiations, maintaining material availability, and contributes to project efficiency through collaboration with vendors, project teams, and internal departments while adhering to project specifications and company policies. By identifying prefabrication opportunities and supporting project planning and execution, the specialist plays a key role in promoting operational excellence and fostering long-term customer relationships in alignment with the “Client for Life” philosophy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field with 3+ years of procurement Experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 5+ years of procurement experience.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook Excel, Word).
Strong knowledge of building materials (piping, sheet metal, electrical, related accessories.)
Strong organizational skills
Strong understanding of project specifications
Ability to be dependable and maintain regular attendance
Ability to patiently coach and train in most cost-efficient manner
Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with team members, supervisors, 3rd parties
Ability to handle stress and pressure while meeting project deadlines
Ability to comply with applicable company work and safety rules, government safety regulations, and any applicable collective bargaining contract
Ability to handle a variety of different tasks efficiently, flexibly, cooperatively

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction materials to meet project timelines and budget constraints.
Work with vendors and project managers on material procurement.
Review project specifications, construction material take-offs, and technical documentation in coordination with engineering and construction teams.
Monitor market trends, pricing, and lead times to mitigate procurement risks to support estimating and project managers.
Coordinate with quality control, logistics, and warehousing to ensure timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.
Maintain accurate procurement records, track material status, and generate regular reports for stakeholders.
Thorough understanding of Buy America (BA-BAA) domestic standards.
Work with vendors on material pricing changes and availability. Notify estimating and Business Units of affected materials.
Assist in project kickoff meetings.
Schedule meetings with project team to establish criteria necessary for shop ticketing process to support workflow from detailing, through shop, to field.
Issue shop tickets and coordinate materials with shop manager.
Review shop tickets and spool drawings for consistency and quality.
Work with project team to support project milestones.