Purchasing Specialist

McKenney's Inc.•Atlanta, GA

19h

About The Position

Responsible for advising on buyout for HVAC equipment, subcontractors, and mechanical and plumbing construction materials for the fabrication shops and construction projects. Serve as the primary liaison and company representative for our key suppliers, ensuring strong and effective partnerships. Assists in the execution of continuous improvement projects relating to purchasing

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Solid MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and computer skills
3-5 years of procurement experience, specifically in a project-based or job-specific procurement environment, knowledge of spreadsheets, email, and web-based applications
Computer skills, including PC experience in Windows environments with a working knowledge of spreadsheets, e-mail, and web-based applications
Able to identify methods of implementation to solve issues and proactively plan to satisfy requirements
Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
Able to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM)
Effective and professional communication skills
Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills with internal and external customers
Ability to access, analyze, and act to resolve daily and ongoing issues
Ability to initiate process improvements
Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands
Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract law.
Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
Professional appearance and demeanor
Must have exceptional work ethic and demonstrate the highest standard of conduct and integrity, while upholding McKenney’s company values.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the mechanical contracting and construction industry
Knowledge of piping, plumbing, sheet metal materials, and commodities
Knowledge of HVAC equipment and/or plumbing fixtures
Knowledge of Smartsheet
Construction procurement experience

Responsibilities

Reviews vendor quotes, quality metrics, lead times, drawings, specifications, preferred partnership agreements, bundling opportunities, and makes buyout recommendations to project teams
Partners with Preconstruction and construction project teams to advise on vendor selection
Provides product alternatives to reduce project costs or escalation concerns
Requests and reviews product submittals and IOMs by comparing them to contract documentation
Creates material tracking logs and writes material POs and subcontracts.
Assists project teams with escalating performance concerns to vendors and manufacturers
Collects feedback from project teams on vendor performance through making site visits and attending project meetings
Researches and resolves invoice and purchase order discrepancies
Works with the project teams and the legal department to manage vendor and subcontractor terms and conditions
Creates material lists and sends RFPs annually for buying agreements of construction materials
Hosts annual performance reviews with key suppliers
Develops and maintains a good relationship with all supplier partners.
Collects and reports on preferred partnership agreement spend to the Purchasing Manager
Identifies opportunities for discounted pricing through bundling multiple jobs together for vendor award
Analyzes company spend data to identify spend patterns and provide cost savings
Maintains the equipment and material pricing databases, pricing indices, and escalation tracking databases
Assists with the execution and troubleshooting of process improvement projects
Creates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for purchasing department processes as required.
Performs all job duties within McKenney’s values and operates with integrity
Performs additional duties as requested
Actively communicates any issues with the Purchasing Manager