ICON
Construction Purchasing Agent II
Austin, Texas, United States · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
Project ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainVendor ManagementProcurementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- You will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services.
- This role will be based at our Austin, TX headquarters and will report to the Manager of Construction Purchasing..
Responsibilities
- Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize costs and build long-term partnerships.
- Develop and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluate bids to ensure the best value for ICON.
- Proactively track procurement activities, including long-lead purchases and trade agreements.
- Maintain relationships with key suppliers to leverage pricing, availability, and service levels.
Requirements
- 5+ years of purchasing and supply chain experience, preferably in the construction industry.
- Strong understanding of construction materials, procurement practices, and contract negotiation.
- Ability to work independently while effectively communicating updates and escalating issues when needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Nice to have
- Experience with Sage CRE and/or ProCore software.
- Previous experience in construction estimating.
- ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment.
- Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications.
- Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application.
- ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.
- Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment.
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