rms
Purchasing Agent, Preconstruction
Copiague, New York
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Project ManagementBudgetingSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementResearchCommunicationCollaborationConstruction Management
About the role
- Renu offers a great working environment, company culture, and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the value engineering process; work with stakeholders, architects, manufacturers, and end users to provide alternate products and methods that will result in cost savings without sacrificing functionality, quality, or performance
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring reliability and quality of supplies
- Collaborate with project managers, estimating, and other stakeholders to align procurement activities with project timelines and goals
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and vendor communications
- Seek opportunities to optimize the procurement process, improve efficiency, and reduce costs
- This role will be expected to research suppliers, negotiate contracts, ensure timely deliveries, and manage costs to support efficient project planning and execution.
Requirements
- Collaborate with project teams to estimate costs associated with materials and services required for construction projects
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred
Skills
- Ability to negotiate favorable terms, contracts, and prices with suppliers
- Ability to interpret and change product specifications
- Capacity to analyze cost estimates, market trends, and budget implications
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Ability to perform quantity take-offs helpful
- Effective communication with vendors, project teams, architects, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
- Capability to research and evaluate potential suppliers and market conditions
- Understanding of budgeting, cost estimation, and financial implications in procurement
- Ability to identify and address challenges in the procurement process
- Thorough attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, specifications, and records
- Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and stakeholders
- Capacity to make informed decisions considering project requirements and budget constraints
Benefits
- Company Benefits Include:
- 401k/Safe Harbor (3%)/Profit Sharing (2%)/Medical/Employer Funded HRA/Dental/Vision/Flex Spending/Employer Paid Life ($50k)/Voluntary Life/Pet Insurance and much more!
Equal opportunity
- RENU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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