Project Buyer

CIMCO Refrigeration•Duncan, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A Project Buyer manages the sourcing, procurement, and scheduling of materials and subcontracted services across multiple projects. Working as part of a North American team, this role converts project Bills of Materials into timely, cost‑effective purchasing plans that keep projects on schedule and within budget. The Project Buyer collaborates closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure materials, equipment, and resources are delivered accurately and on time. The Project Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring project execution runs smoothly by coordinating all procurement activities from initial planning through final delivery. This position requires strong technical understanding, proactive supplier management, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule requirements across multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

5 years of previous Purchasing experience working on construction projects
A Technical / Engineering background or previous capital project exposure
The ability to source materials and contractor services
Review RFQ and quotation submissions and the associated terminology to determine whether they meet expectations
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and Vlookup)
Be a quick learner with the confidence to ask clarifying questions
Previous ERP experience purchasing material for projects, including SAP
Tenacious work ethic to ensure the project stays on schedule
The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Responsibilities

Sourcing: materials and services required for a construction project
Set up new suppliers and ensure compliance with CIMCO standards
Create AIA contracts, ensuring our requirements are accurately documented
Write, Issue and seek approval on subcontracts before issuing Purchase Orders
Solicit RFQ’s from vendors for material and services to meet the project schedule
Confirm prices/ lead times on quotes received at time of booking
Work with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to identify quotes that will align with timeline as well as discuss alternatives should vendors not be able to meet their delivery dates
Receive packing slips against Purchase Orders for site deliveries to support 3-way matching
Work internally with Accounts Payable to review and approve invoices for payment
Work with vendors to ensure prompt and on-time payment of invoices
Attend regular Kick Off and Project Status Report meetings
Understand and review technical terms in an RFQ and Quote
Excellent time management skills to handle a large volume of Purchase orders
Ability to multitask

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick pay
PPE provided along with annual allowance for boots and prescription safety glasses
Work shirts provided by company
Annual appreciation package
Early performance evaluation opportunities
Competitive benefits (medical/ dental/ vision)
401k + match
Company paid life insurance and disability
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities