Senior Purchaser - Construction (St. Louis)

The Senior Purchaser is responsible for leading procurement processes, identifying and screening suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, driving improved supplier service levels, improving business results and standardizing procurement best practice processes.

Execute and direct specific procurement plans and programs, to reduce costs to meet schedule requirements and ensure quality.

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to procurement practice, mentor and guide less experienced purchasers.

Directs the preparation of procurement documents and agreements.

Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations.

Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.

Oversees the quality assurance and quality control activities and processes.

Evaluate and negotiate the procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts as assigned.

Lead in the proposal and selection process and facilitate pre-bid meetings.

Evaluate suppliers' overall performance and recommend and implement process enhancements.

Review purchase order documents, procurement status reports and expediting reports for submission.

Submit comprehensive and complete procurement packages to the engineering group.

Present Project Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.

Participate in recruitment and development of staff.

Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field. and 7 years direct purchasing experience, project procurement, project field procurement, materials management, or EPC procurement experience required.

Or applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Procurement, contract administration, and claims management experience required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, proven analytical and problem-solving skills and proven effective ability to negotiate.

Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.

Expert knowledge of terms and conditions related to procurement of engineered equipment.

Expert understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.

CPM Certification preferred.

Or CPSM Certification preferred.

Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.

We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.

At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.

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