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Position Summary: The Purchasing Buyer will work within the Purchasing department and will report to the Project Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for purchasing and negotiating scopes of construction work at lowest possible cost. This position will be fully in-office near Boise, ID.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Draft and issue request for proposal packages for construction project procurement.

+ Direct and schedule pre-bid and post-bid meetings.

+ Manage the bid package process, including advertise, issue addenda, and manage the bid package processes.

+ Receive and compare bids for bid packages, including cost and scope negotiation.

+ Draft and issue subcontracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders.

+ Attend and support local outreach efforts in the subcontracting community.

+ Provide internal support to project teams and operations as needed.

+ Respond to subcontractor inquiries.

+ Maintain subcontractor and project information records.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

+ Bachelor's degree in a construction related profession, business administration, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent work experience required.

+ At least two (2) years of purchasing experience preferred.

Required Skills

+ Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.

+ Working knowledge of Smartsheet and Bluebeam preferred.

+ Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.

+ Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.

+ Ability to work well in a large professional setting. Patience and professionalism are essential.

+ Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

+ Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting.

+ Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of day.

+ Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.

+ Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.

+ Hearing: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.

+ Speech: sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.

+ Lift/Carry: Up to 20lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal .

+ Bending/Twisting: minimal.

+ Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.

+ Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.

+ Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.

+ Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

+ Must be able to plan and organize work.

+ Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.

About Us

Hoffman is building a diverse company, and we welcome all candidates to apply.

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, the Hoffman Construction name is synonymous with some of the most iconic projects in the region like the Portland International Airport, the Space Needle Century Project, MoPOP, Seattle Central Library, Colman Dock, Randall Children's Hospital, and the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.

Our company has been in business for almost a century, but we’re not stuck in the past. We encourage innovation, and we welcome diversity.

Hoffman is employee-owned, which means employee owners have a stake in the company's long term success, and it means you have the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing.

You’ll earn highly competitive pay, get professional skills training and enjoy benefits like free primary healthcare for you and your family through our dedicated healthcare clinics, health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and a culture of inclusion and acceptance.

The people who work here take pride in their work, support each other and drive our commitment to exceptional construction, from urban high-rise towers, educational buildings, museums and libraries to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, healthcare facilities and more.

Hoffman is a place where you can feel like you belong. Many of our employees have been here for 20+ years. They often join us straight out of college or apprenticeships and grow their entire careers here.

We’re looking for people with a wide range of talents in positions from the jobsite to our corporate offices. Explore our website (https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/) , and, if you like what you see, apply today.

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