Purchasing Manager

Pc Construction Company • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

The Purchasing Manager at PC Construction will collaborate with various teams, including Estimating, Legal, Risk, and Operations, to effectively manage the procurement process for water and wastewater treatment plant projects. This role aims to leverage the company's purchasing power to enhance competitive advantage, requiring expertise in contract negotiation and a strong understanding of contract specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• At least four years of experience in estimating and operations.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Strong reasoning, negotiating, and mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with water and wastewater treatment plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Support new work goals by collaborating with Estimating, Business Development, and Preconstruction Services, including estimate reviews and providing pricing and vendor information.
• Assist in developing and maintaining procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices for bid management, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Aid Project Managers in developing bid packages, scope leveling, and negotiations related to major purchase orders and subcontracting issues.
• Train and support operations personnel on bid management, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate corporate agreements to secure better pricing and service for PC.
• Monitor purchasing needs on hard bid projects, identify opportunities for combined purchases, and collaborate with project teams to negotiate combined orders.
• Develop bid package scopes, pricing, and clarifications for quotations.
• Negotiate standard terms and conditions with suppliers with whom PC has significant volume of work.
• Maintain relationships with manufacturers and suppliers under corporate agreements or Hercules Supply arrangements.
• Work with Risk Management to ensure compliance with contract requirements, including prequalifications, bonds, and insurances.
• Assist project teams in collecting and filing compliance documentation from subcontractors or vendors to avoid delays in field activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining model contracts and legal forms.

Benefits

• Employee ownership structure.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree