Who we are:

Build your career with Boldt. As a member of the Boldt team, you’ll collaborate with some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the construction industry. You’ll have the chance to learn new skills and seek greater responsibilities with a team that builds real value in the world around you. You’ll succeed in a workplace culture that recognizes, respects, and values differences. Boldt’s focus on innovation, collaboration, and employee development provides an opportunity for all our employees to Build Boldly.

How your role fits into Boldt:

The Senior Buyer is accountable for the research and evaluation of supplies, equipment and services ensuring quality and cost parameters are met. This position will expertly negotiate for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services.

What you get to do:

• Receive and review purchase requisitions for accuracy conferring with appropriate individuals to determine specific needs while taking into account budget allocations, market conditions and availability.
• Research sources of supply using internet searches, reading current periodicals and product literature, interviewing marketing representatives, and evaluating sample products.
• Prepare sophisticated requests for bid and contract vendors for bid quotations.
• Analyze bids received, issue purchase orders, prepare and monitor contracts while outlining performance standards, tolerances, warranties, and maintenance requirements. • Provide technical support and training for staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues by attending periodic project touchpoint meetings to ensure understanding of specific organizational needs and to provide information regarding new products.
• Investigate sensitive or unusual issues or complaints regarding vendors and products providing guidance and assistance on how to handle.
• Interpret company policy governing purchasing activities and the awarding of contracts primarily focusing on state and local sales tax rates and project specific exemptions. • Review procedure and training manuals to ensure changes in policy and procedure are properly reflected.
• Meet with supplier and subcontractor representatives to discuss new products or services and to discuss current market conditions and pricing.
• Coordinate with project staff to ensure contract value commitments are allocated to the project budget accurately.
• Lead the effort in establishing new accounts with suppliers and subcontractors. Facilitate the exchange of credit applications and references and works with accounts payable to ensure correct set-up in Boldt systems.
• Facilitate the negotiation of contract commercial terms with risk management when there is a dispute.
• Assist in the creation of training materials and presentations.
• Provide back-up to other team members as needed.
• Complete additional duties and tasks as assigned.

What we expect from you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, supply chain management or similar discipline required.
• Seven to ten years of purchasing experience or other related experience in the construction industry required.
• Microsoft O365 experience required.
• BlueBeam experience is preferred.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for up to eight hours. The employee occasionally is required to move to access people or workspaces. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. The ability to optimally communicate is required. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds.

The working conditions of this position requires the employee to work inside an office environment. The environment for which this position functions may contain scents and fragrances. May be requested to work overtime and weekends.

What we can offer you:

As an employee owned organization, along with a culture built around safety and team collaboration, we offer a variety of employee benefits. In addition to the standard health, 401K, and paid time off benefits, we also offer:

• An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share in the company’s success along with an annual bonus based on overall company performance
• Wellness resources, including a health mentor, health assessments, maternity management, wellness challenges and life care
• Have equal access to opportunities and resources at all levels of the company
• Opportunity to grow and persevere including educational reimbursement
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs
• Mentorship program
• Community engagement opportunities and Paid Volunteer time off

The Boldt Company is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please contact our Human Resources department.

The Boldt Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters.