Senior Buyer

Bauer Foundation Corp•Odessa, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is seeking dynamic individuals with experience as a Senior Buyer. The Senior Buyer is responsible for planning and executing procurement activities for BAUER Foundation Corp.’s construction projects from pre-award through project execution and closeout. This role supports multiple business units and projects throughout the United States. Working closely with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, and other stakeholders, the Senior Buyer helps develop and manage project procurement plans and ensures materials, equipment, and services are competitively sourced in support of project cost, schedule, and operational requirements. The Senior Buyer also supports the development of strategic relationships with key suppliers and service providers, leveraging recurring requirements across projects to improve commercial terms, supplier performance, and overall value to BAUER.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with project procurement planning, competitive sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
Strong commercial judgment and negotiation, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
High level of proficiency with SAP Business One.

Nice To Haves

Experience procuring materials, equipment, and services for heavy civil, geotechnical, foundation, or specialty construction is strongly preferred.
Relevant procurement experience may include categories such as reinforcing steel; structural and fabricated steel products; concrete, cement, and aggregates; geotechnical and foundation materials; construction chemicals and admixtures; diesel fuel; equipment rentals; transportation; field services; and other construction-related materials and services.

Responsibilities

Support Estimating by soliciting supplier and service provider quotations and market pricing during pre-award for use in bid development.
Help develop project procurement plans during pre-award and further refine, implement, and manage those plans following project award.
Partner with Project Management and Operations to align procurement activities with project schedules, budgets, specifications, and priorities.
Manage the sourcing and procurement of project materials, equipment, and services, including RFQs, bid evaluations and quote comparisons, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, freight, and other commercial terms to achieve competitive total value.
Identify recurring spend across projects and opportunities to leverage BAUER’s purchasing volume and supplier relationships.
Help develop and manage strategic and preferred supplier relationships within key material, equipment, and service categories.
Support the development of preferred pricing, rate structures, commercial agreements, and other supplier arrangements that can be leveraged across projects.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and improved commercial terms.
Maintain accurate procurement records and collaborate across Estimating, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and other key functions.