• Senior Buyer (Subcontractor Buy-out)

    A/Z Corporation (Marlborough, MA)


    Senior Buyer (Subcontractor Buy-out)

    Job Details

    Level

    Experienced

    Job Location

     

    Marlborough MA - Marlborough, MA

     

    Secondary Job Location(s)

     

    Undisclosed

     

    Remote Type

    N/A

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    Undisclosed

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Purchasing - Procurement

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Work in a defined procurement role, analyzing estimates, reviewing proposals, and other pertinent information in order to prepare and present recommendations for subcontract awards. This position will also be responsible for mentoring and training other employees in in becoming proficient in project buyout. This position will report to the Director of Purchasing. The right person for this position must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication skills.

    Summary of Responsibilities:

    + Developing bidders list

    + Prequalifying subcontractors

    + Evaluating estimates

    + Evaluating construction schedules and establishing award schedules

    + Soliciting and communicating with subcontractors

    + Evaluating/analyzing bidder proposals

    + Conducting scope review meetings with subcontractors

    + Completing timely buyout

    + Awarding bid package work to subcontractors

    + Writing subcontract Exhibits

    + Supporting estimating and preconstruction efforts

    + Diligence in risk analysis – Financial, Safety, Past Performance, Manpower availability, etc.

    + Interface with Project Managers/Superintendents regarding scope and recommendations

    + Interface with A/E to facilitate scope clarifications

    + Provide direction to support staff to assist in buyout efforts

    + Mentor, train and monitor assistant buyers and interns

    Qualifications

    Required Skills

    + Ability to communicate in a firm, fair and professional manner

    + Attention to detail

    + Competency in reading design documents including drawings and specifications

    + Proficient in presenting and facilitating meetings

    + Strong aptitude in creating contracts exhibits

    + Team player with a positive attitude

    + Ability to prioritize tasks

    + Ability to multi task

    + Proactive, self-motivated, innovative, collaborative, multi-tasker and analytical

    + Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

    + Ability to provide direction to others (Jr. Purchasers, Interns, etc.)

     

    Expected Hours of Work

     

    This is a full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 pm. This position will however require some long hours and weekend work from time to time.

     

    Education and Experience

     

    + Degree in Management, Construction Management, Engineering with 5-7 yrs. experience or 7-10+ yrs. industry relative experience with a strength in procurement.

    + Strong computer skills

    + Proficient in Microsoft office

    + Familiarity with Bidding, OST, Estimating, BIM software packages