Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. They are currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Buyer to join their Supply Chain Management team, responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, equipment, and services for construction and industrial projects.
Responsibilities
- Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and material takeoffs to translate project needs into purchasing requirements
- Source qualified suppliers for materials, equipment, and construction-related services; solicit and evaluate quotes/proposals to select best-fit options
- Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, lead time, delivery terms, and conditions) to optimize cost, schedule, and quality outcomes
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements
- Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support supplier onboarding and performance evaluation activities
- Track material lead times, delivery schedules, and logistics to ensure timely availability aligned with project timelines
- Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs, resolve constraints, and align on priorities
- Manage changes in scope, substitutions, pricing updates, and delivery adjustments; document and communicate impacts and approvals to stakeholders
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records (pricing, correspondence, approvals, and compliance documentation)
- Monitor market conditions and cost drivers to support budgeting, risk mitigation, and cost reduction strategies
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies, backorders, and quality issues quickly and professionally
- Use systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter, track, and report purchasing activity with strong data integrity
- Exhibit strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent applicable experience)
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain supporting construction or industrial projects
- Prior experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
- Experience negotiating pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
- Demonstrated experience with procurement practices, supplier management, and documentation controls (purchase orders, RFQs, approvals, audit-ready records)
- Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong Excel/Office skills; comfort working with data to support decisions
- Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale industrial or commercial construction projects and fast-paced field schedules
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and/or FMIS (or similar purchasing/ERP platforms)
- Established background building or managing supplier performance routines (scorecards, KPI reviews, corrective actions)
- Prior experience with logistics coordination, lead-time risk management, and materials planning approaches in project delivery environments
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or CPPB (or similar)
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Professional growth opportunities
- Flexibility for onsite in De Pere, WI, hybrid, or remote (for a highly qualified candidate)
- Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law
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