Purchasing Specialist

Prim

. Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in support of project schedules, material requirements, and field needs .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing purchasing activities, managing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure project schedules and material requirements are met. Proficient in procurement reporting, supplier performance metrics, and maintaining accurate purchasing data within ERP systems.

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Purchase Order ManagementSupplier CoordinationProcurement ReportingCommercial NegotiationsSupplier Qualification

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order PreparationChange Order ManagementSupplier Performance MonitoringAccounts Payable ResolutionAccounts Receivable ResolutionData Maintenance in ERP SystemSpend TrackingVendor ScorecardsMaterial Requirement PlanningContractual Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingNegotiationCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemPurchasing System

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementSupplier EvaluationContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in support of project schedules, material requirements, and field needs
Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders, change orders, and associated documentation
Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect scope, pricing, delivery requirements, commercial terms, and project constraints
Support project financial health through purchase order management
Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery dates, quantities, and documentation requirements
Work with Expeditors and project teams to track supplier performance against contractual schedules and delivery commitments
Identify and communicate material constraints, delivery risks, and supplier issues to the Project Team and procurement leadership
Support resolution of non-conformances, shortages, damages, and delivery discrepancies
Support supplier qualification, evaluation, and re-evaluation activities
Assist with commercial negotiations within defined authority limits and under manager direction
Ensure purchasing activity aligns with executed contracts, master agreements, and approved commercial terms
Maintain procurement documentation for audits, claims, warranty issues, and project closeout
Maintain purchasing data and records in the company ERP/purchasing system
Monitor and engage in the invoice and lien waiver submission process
Resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies related to purchase orders, pricing, quantities, or receipts
Support procurement reporting, spend tracking, supplier performance metrics, and vendor scorecards
Maintain supplier relationships and monitor product availability, lead times, and market conditions
Coordinate with Project Controls, Construction, Engineering, Sourcing, and Finance
Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes, templates, and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to travel as required to support project or supplier needs
Ability to execute purchasing activities in support of project schedules, material requirements, and field needs
Ability to prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders, change orders, and associated documentation
Ability to coordinate directly with suppliers and internal project teams
Ability to monitor supplier performance against contractual schedule and delivery commitments
Ability to support supplier qualification, evaluation, and re-evaluation activities
Ability to assist with commercial negotiations within defined authority limits and under manager direction
Ability to accurately input, maintain, and update purchasing data and records within the company ERP/purchasing system
Ability to research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies
Ability to support procurement reporting, including spend tracking, supplier performance metrics, and vendor scorecards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution