Entry Level Supply Chain Coordinator, 2027 - Buffalo

Turner Construction•Buffalo, NY

20d•$66,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Coordinator assists the SourceBlue team with equipment and product procurement and supply chain services for assigned projects. The role supports procurement reviews, vendor bid packages, project submittals, change orders, documentation, vendor prequalification, and project closeout. It also includes maintaining procurement data and supporting the development of supply chain business products and services. The position is based in a Turner office or project location and is not remote or hybrid; limited travel is required as needed, with listed travel involvement of 10–20%.

Requirements

In pursuit of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, at least two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to document and manage accurate, timely information.
Ability to use work hours efficiently, ask questions, request prioritization, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Willingness to learn about the company, business operations, culture, and core values.
Proactive approach and flexibility and adaptability when taking on projects, ideas, and work assignments.
Ability to work independently with management oversight and in a team environment.
Active listening skills and professional, clear verbal and written communication.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent computer use; mobility around construction sites; climbing stairs and ladders and negotiating areas under construction; occasional travel; and lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain experience and/or construction-industry internship or co-op experience.
General knowledge of supply chain operations and construction products, such as architectural, mechanical, and electrical products.

Responsibilities

Assist with reviews of equipment and procurement packages for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Track and document product-related issues reported by clients, Owner’s Representatives, designers, consultants, General Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors, and escalate them to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist with preparing scopes of work, coordinate matrices, and bid response forms for vendor bid packages.
Assist with reviewing project submittals and shop drawings and identify findings that are misaligned with contract specifications.
Visit project sites to observe product quality and placement.
Visit manufacturers’ factories to observe Factory Witness Tests and learn about product development and specifications.
Assist with supply chain heat mapping, vendor databases, resiliency systems, equipment tracking, and other activities supporting business products and services.
Enter and maintain master procurement data, including pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules.
Follow standardized processes for developing and maintaining project documentation, including equipment tracking logs, project budget reports, cost reports, RFI documents, and change-order and closeout logs.
Assist with change-order reviews, including independent analysis, estimates for vendor requests, approvals, and conflict resolutions, and submit items to the SourceBlue Manager for approval.
Assist with vendor prequalification as requested.
Participate in project closeout and assist with preparing final records, including RFIs, closeout records, warranties, as-builts, spare parts, O&M product manuals, and inventory; evaluate information for compliance with contract documents.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.