Budgeting, Commercial Construction, Construction, Construction Schedule, Contract Requirements, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Expense Tracking, Financial Trend Analysis, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Project Estimates, Project Schedule, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Supply Chain, Support Documentation, Time Management, Value Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Senior Buyer- Construction
LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Buyer with at least 3 years of experience working in a similar role. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity within the Commercial Construction industry, located in Baltic, CT.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, source, and secure construction materials, equipment, and services in line with project requirements and cost targets
- Prepare, issue, and oversee purchase orders, subcontracts, and vendor agreements throughout the procurement process
- Request and review bids and pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive selection
- Coordinate delivery timelines to make sure materials arrive on schedule and support project timelines
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and partners
- Evaluate and prequalify vendors based on financial health, safety standards, and past performance
- Lead negotiations around pricing, contract terms, and scope to drive cost efficiency and value engineering opportunities
- Monitor market conditions and pricing trends to support strategic purchasing decisions
- Partner with estimating and project teams to ensure procurement aligns with overall budget goals
- Track committed spending against project budgets and highlight potential overages, risks, or savings opportunities
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators to fully understand project needs
- Align purchasing timelines with construction schedules to avoid delays
- Address and resolve material shortages or supply chain challenges in a timely, proactive manner
- Ensure all purchasing activities follow internal policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations
- Maintain organized and accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and vendor files
- Assist with reporting requirements and provide documentation support during audits
Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years of Buying experience, preferably within Construction industry
Work Site: Onsite
Employment Type: Temp to Perm
Salary: $35-44/hr
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Pay Details: $35.00 to $44.00 per hour
Search managed by: Patrick Garron
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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