Purchasing Agent - Bowen : Job Details

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Who We Are: Our people are our strength. As an employee-owned national construction company, we prioritize collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We're committed to fostering a culture of growth and empowerment, where every team member is valued and supported.

What You'll Do: Locating sources of materials and subcontractors; evaluating sources to ensure they meet project and Bowen standards

SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Agent (Construction Manager at Risk - CMAR) will report directly to the Purchasing Manager, assisting in the overall procurement process for the company. Specifically locating sources of materials and subcontractors; evaluation of those sources to ensure they meet project requirements and minimum safety, quality, and financial metrics; develop project specific scopes of work/supply, initiate requests for proposals/bids to qualified sources, detailing the specific requirements of the requisition; then evaluate all proposals ensuring compliance to the instructions; and prepare deliverables for Client review.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret construction documents, contracts, plans, and specs.
• Develop scopes of work
• Prepare and evaluate Request for Proposals (RFP's)
• Evaluate proposals and quotations and develop comparative bid tabs
• Analyze financial reports, safety logs, quality manuals, and other data
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on safety, price, quality, availability, reliability, capabilities, and reputation.
• Assist in commercial terms negotiations with supplier representatives
• Maintain positive and ethical relations with subcontractors and vendors/suppliers
• Support Bowen's supplier prequalification database
• Coordinate with Estimating and Operations throughout the buyout cycle
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• 2+ years of industry experience as a Project Engineer/Manager or Technical sales
• AS or BS in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience in construction or equivalent work/field/military experience.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY:

• Have ability to analyze and filter critical data from construction, safety, and financial documents
• Ability to learn, adapt, and improve processes and responsibilities
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Maintain attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Be a team player but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives
• Ability to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and project management/database software
• Minimal travel required
• Must be able to lift 5 pounds occasionally

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO from Day 1
• 7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days), 1 Community Day, 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer-paid Life Insurance with supplemental options
• 401k with Company Match
• HSA and FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Family Planning and Adoption Assistance
• Education Reimbursement