Gilbane Building Company Charlotte , NC 28201
Posted 4 weeks ago
Overview
Next 150 Construction, LLC is responsible for self-perform labor, operated construction equipment, small tools, material, and consumables.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Purchasing Agent II is to be responsible for managing the purchasing process for the organization. This role will sit primarily in the office but may travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams, suppliers, dealers, and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Purchasing Agent II typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Duties include managing pre-bid & post-bid purchasing and contracting process for all suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, dealers, maintenance shops, and other third parties involved in the provision of labor, equipment, and other materials to our projects.
Will collaborate internally with Site Services Planner, the Supply Chain organization, project teams, legal counsel, insurance group, and other purchasing agents on sourcing, contracts, warranty and maintenance agreements and other matters.
Creating bid documents; identify and pre-qualify ample database of bidders and generate bidder interest on a project-by-project basis.
Negotiate & prepare contracts, PO's, consultant agreements & amendments.
Understand and have knowledge of trade jurisdictions (separation of work scopes)
Manage and Utilize the Master Bidders List
Expediting all contract documents sent out for execution.
Works closely with vendors, subcontractors, dealers, maintenance shops, Jobsite Personnel, supporting internal, external customers, and other third parties.
Accountable for building network of trusted and quality third party providers to support Next 150 operations.
Experience with purchasing long lead engineered equipment (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
Qualifications
KEY COMPETENCIES
Communicate Effectively
Act Inclusively
Solve Problems
Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability
Drive for Results
Champion Innovation
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field 3-5 years of related business experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing orders, agreements, and execution of the scope of work with construction suppliers, sub-contractors or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Proficient in public speaking and ability to lead large meetings with confidence Basic understanding of construction law, contract and risk management preferred.
Basic understanding of insurance
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with CMIC preferred.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Providence, RI and Glastonbury, CT this ranges from $65,800.00-$90,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Boston, MA and Arlington, VA this ranges from $73,400.00-$92,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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