Procurement Specialist/Corporate Buyer

Pernix Group•Lombard, IL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Pernix International is hiring a Corporate Buyer to procure construction materials, equipment, and/or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. The role sources and evaluates suppliers, manages supplier performance and purchase orders, coordinates procurement decisions with project teams, and supports timely delivery and closeout. The position is based in the company’s Lombard, Illinois office and requires working in the office Monday through Thursday. After 60 days of employment, the employee may work from home on Fridays.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field; Business Administration is preferred.
At least three years of procurement experience as a buyer, preferably in the construction industry.
Good understanding of procurement techniques and requirements.
Ability to learn and follow Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Well organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to evaluate and use relevant information and individual judgment to suggest process improvements.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance at the required level.
Must be a team player and view challenges as opportunities for learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

Business Administration degree.
Procurement experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Source and select vendors based on quality, price, delivery, and service while maximizing company profit margins and maintaining ethical conduct.
Manage supplier performance in accordance with purchase order terms through delivery, acceptance, payment, and closeout.
Prepare RFQ/ITB bid packages based on commodity assignments, including relevant specifications and drawings when required.
Obtain bids from at least three supply sources unless the material is sole-sourced; include a Sole Source Justification with the material request for sole-source purchases.
Follow up with bidders to ensure bids are received within the required timeline.
Review bid packages with the Director of Procurement/Logistics to confirm they are complete.
Coordinate with Project Management, project site teams, and Work Package Managers (WPMs) to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements.
Work with WPMs to select the best supply source, considering price, lead time, availability, and customer service.
Communicate with bidders regarding best and final offers (BAFOs) and cost reductions when applicable.
Make final vendor recommendations to the Project Team and procure materials agreed upon by the team.
Enter purchase orders in ViewPoint and record them in the Material Tracking Report in Smartsheet.
Send awarded or released purchase orders to vendors and follow up to obtain order acknowledgements.
Notify project site teams when purchase orders are released.
Monitor and update purchase orders and pricing as required.
Assist the Logistics Specialist with expediting materials as required.
Review substitutions and sources and inform the Project Site when applicable.
Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings as requested.
Perform daily quality-control checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.