What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Allan Myers, Inc?
Responsibilities
Manage the purchasing function as it relates to the Material’s division of Allan Myers. Responsible for (1) reviewing subcontractor/supplier selection for aggregate, asphalt and transportation production and projects, (2) reviewing contract documents issued on projects and the process through which the terms and conditions were derived, (3) maintaining insurance files on all subcontractors, (4) developing strategic relationships with suppliers and subcontractors and long term pricing arrangements.
Provide training and coaching to members of the department.
Responsibilities
1. Establish supplie and contracor base for materials and services required for the asphalt, aggregate and transportation
- Develop, maintain and expand the relationships with a high level of ethics, devoid of any practices which could be deemed questionable business conduct
- Review and monitor the performance of suppliers and subcontractors as it relates to safety, cooperation, timeliness, quality, etc
- Resolve supplier issues as they become known
2. Reviews and monitors the performance of these suppliers and subcontractors as it relates to safety, cooperation, timeliness, and quality.
3. Liaison between company and all of its material suppliers and subcontractors
4. Review subcontractor/supplier selection for projects
- Review, analyze, perform ROI’s and summarize all bids considering price, delivery, quality, past performance of supplier, etc. (lowest total cost) to determine successful bidder
5. Solicit quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and summarize the quotes for estimating and purchase. Negotiates and prepares purchase orders and subcontracts to project and production specifications.
6. Maintains procurement records of items purchased and their respective cost for future bidding requirements.
7. Keep abreast of current trends, practices, and pricing of materials within area of responsibility
8. Reviewing payment cycles through A/P, reviewing spend through CMIC and Excel, detailed and intense product negotiations based on volume and value.
9. Ability to buy on a multi -site platform and manage that process remotely
10. Develop new supplier relationships as our geographic market continues to grow by gathering external data from publications, indexes, and other contractors outside of our market place
Qualifications
Competencies required for the position:
- Customer Service skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ethical conduct
- Communication Proficiency
- Technical Capacity : Excel and CMIC
- Time Management
- Strong Business Acumen
- Strong Decision Making Skills
- Self – motivated
Work Environment:
50 % in an office environment and 50% in the field
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineer preferred)
- 5 to 7 years of purchasing experience in the asphalt/aggregate/construction industry
Overview
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
