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Buyer – Installation Services
KNAPP North America. Develop, maintain, and expand a qualified network of installation contractors throughout North America .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and subcontractor management, with a strong focus on supplier negotiation, compliance documentation, and performance evaluation. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced reporting tools to drive cost optimization and process efficiency.
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Supplier NegotiationRFQ And RFP ManagementProcurement Reporting ToolsContract ManagementSubcontractor Management
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Hard Skills
ProcurementStrategic SourcingSubcontractor ManagementConstruction Services PurchasingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMicrosoft ExcelERP SystemsContractual CompliancePerformance Evaluation
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementProfessional Office EtiquetteAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
SAPProcurement KPIsPurchase Order ManagementContract Management SystemsPerformance Dashboards
Industry Keywords
Installation ContractorsSupplier QualityRisk MitigationCost ImprovementLabor Demand ForecastingCompliance DocumentationSafety AssessmentsField Services SourcingCommercial TermsSupplier Trends
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, maintain, and expand a qualified network of installation contractors throughout North America
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new installation partners
- Maintain contractor qualification records, compliance documentation, insurance requirements, and onboarding processes
- Support sourcing strategies for installation services and subcontracted labor
- Lead RFQ and RFP processes for installation labor, materials, and related services
- Evaluate contractor capabilities, pricing, capacity, and geographic coverage
- Negotiate labor rates, commercial terms, service agreements, and project-specific contracts
- Drive competitive pricing, cost avoidance, and continuous cost improvement while maintaining supplier quality and performance
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, Operations, and other teams on contracts and risk mitigation
- Forecast labor demand and subcontractor capacity requirements with Installation Management
- Monitor contractor utilization, availability, and regional coverage; identify shortages and develop mitigation plans
- Establish and improve contractor scorecards and KPIs
- Measure safety, quality, productivity, schedule adherence, responsiveness, and commercial performance
- Conduct supplier business reviews and performance evaluations
- Lead supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement
- Support contractor risk assessments covering safety, compliance, financial stability, capacity, and operational performance
- Procure installation-related materials, consumables, rental equipment, and third-party services
- Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders and contracts
- Coordinate with Project Teams, Finance, and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice, payment, and commercial issues
- Develop contractor performance dashboards and procurement KPIs
- Monitor installation spend, labor rates, supplier trends, and capacity metrics
- Provide reporting and recommendations to Procurement and Operations leadership
- Drive improvements in supplier performance, contractor development, cost optimization, process efficiency, and contractor network scalability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Minimum five years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, subcontractor management, construction services purchasing, field services sourcing, or related discipline
- Strong supplier negotiation and commercial contracting experience
- Experience managing RFQs, RFPs, supplier qualification programs, and vendor performance processes
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Passport or ability to obtain a passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout North America
- Ability to work outside normal business hours when required
- Ability to sit for long periods, stand, walk, speak, see, use finger dexterity, listen, and reach at arm's length
- Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required; candidates are subject to drug-screening and must remain drug-free during employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- 2 remote days per week when in office
- Half day Fridays when in office
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering