Safety Manager
June 21, 2024Project Administrator
June 21, 2024Website BN Builders
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JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Purchasing Associate is responsible for purchasing materials, tools, and equipment to assist in the successful execution of projects. Requests bids from multiple suppliers, analyzes vendor pricing and capacity to ensure procured items meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary.
SALARY RANGE: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 annually (companywide)
BENEFITS:
Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans – a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
9 paid holidays each year.
Paid parental leave.
Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager’s assessment of your performance.
A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It’s 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive verbal and written requisitions for tools and equipment from Grizzly operations team.
Review and source materials and equipment in accordance with established company practices and procedures.
Solicit quotations for materials and equipment from vendors.
Review, analyze, and present findings to management with emphasis on best economic value and defined company procurement objectives.
Leverage vendors across multiple procurements to create cost savings.
Solicit and prepare submittal documentation in support of Project Managers.
Proactively track rebates and provide regular updates to leadership.
Communicate with Estimators and Project Managers.
Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price and availability.
Manage and update Grizzly pricing to ensure it is competitive in the market.
Maintain procurement analytics and records, such as items purchased, cost and product quality.
Ensure all purchased product meets specifications and adds value to the customer.
Clearly communicate with and support the Grizzly operations team.
Negotiate, renegotiate and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
Confer with staff, users and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or service and determine corrective action.
Provide training and conduct procurement related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
Perform additional duties as directed by Grizzly leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent degree.
2+ years’ experience in construction or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
3+ years’ demonstrated procurement experience in a fast-paced business environment.
Thorough knowledge of construction tools and equipment.
Strong negotiation experience.
Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures and policies.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients and others.
Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Proven track record of developing, implementing and utilizing processes and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources to meet internal business objectives and customer expectations.
Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods.
Thorough knowledge of company product, policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
Demonstrated successful application of managerial and supervisory skills.
Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills and dealing with ambiguity.
Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
Ability to effectively implement change.
Ability to facilitate meetings.
Ability to effectively manage conflict.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BNB believes in collaboration, team-building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At BNB, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.
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