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Purchasing Specialist

McKenney's, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Job Summary

Responsible for advising on buyout for HVAC equipment, subcontractors, and mechanical and plumbing construction materials for the fabrication shops and construction projects. Serve as the primary liaison and company representative for our key suppliers, ensuring strong and effective partnerships. Assists in the execution of continuous improvement projects relating to purchasing.

Job Responsibilities Project Buyout

Reviews vendor quotes, quality metrics, lead times, drawings, specifications, preferred partnership agreements, bundling opportunities, and makes buyout recommendations to project teams

Partners with Preconstruction and construction project teams to advise on vendor selection

Provides product alternatives to reduce project costs or escalation concerns

Requests and reviews product submittals and IOMs by comparing them to contract documentation

Creates material tracking logs and writes material POs and subcontracts

Assists project teams with escalating performance concerns to vendors and manufacturers

Collects feedback from project teams on vendor performance through making site visits and attending project meetings

Researches and resolves invoice and purchase order discrepancies

Vendor Engagement

Works with the project teams and the legal department to manage vendor and subcontractor terms and conditions

Creates material lists and sends RFPs annually for buying agreements of construction materials

Hosts annual performance reviews with key suppliers

Develops and maintains a good relationship with all supplier partners

Bundling & Rebates

Collects and reports on preferred partnership agreement spend to the Purchasing Manager

Identifies opportunities for discounted pricing through bundling multiple jobs together for vendor award

Analyzes company spend data to identify spend patterns and provide cost savings

Maintains the equipment and material pricing databases, pricing indices, and escalation tracking databases

Other

Assists with the execution and troubleshooting of process improvement projects

Creates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for purchasing department processes as required

Performs all job duties within McKenney’s values and operates with integrity

Performs additional duties as requested

Actively communicates any issues with the Purchasing Manager

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Solid MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and computer skills

3-5 years of procurement experience, specifically in a project-based or job-specific procurement environment, knowledge of spreadsheets, email, and web-based applications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Computer skills, including PC experience in Windows environments with a working knowledge of spreadsheets, e-mail, and web-based applications

Able to identify methods of implementation to solve issues and proactively plan to satisfy requirements

Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Able to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM)

Effective and professional communication skills

Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills with internal and external customers

Ability to access, analyze, and act to resolve daily and ongoing issues

Ability to initiate process improvements

Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands

Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals

Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract law

Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

Professional appearance and demeanor

Must have exceptional work ethic and demonstrate the highest standard of conduct and integrity, while upholding McKenney’s company values

Preferred Requirements

Familiarity with the mechanical contracting and construction industry

Knowledge of piping, plumbing, sheet metal materials, and commodities

Knowledge of HVAC equipment and/or plumbing fixtures

Knowledge of Smartsheet

Construction procurement experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

No or very limited exposure to physical risk

No or very limited physical effort required

Periodic visits to active jobsites and exposure to conditions characteristic of such visits

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

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