Strategic Purchasing Specialist

<strong>McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.</strong>

Atlanta, GA

McKenney's Inc.

<h4><strong>BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD<br /></strong></h4> <p><strong><br /> Since 1948, our proven approach has ensured high-quality solutions at every stage of a building. But we know that providing the highest level of services takes the right people and a healthy environment. With this in mind, our focus is to improve the lives of our customers, employees and communities around us through all aspects of what we do.<br /> <br /> Self-performance of all trades, in-house shops and over seven decades of experience have made us the top choice in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services that meet your unique needs.</strong></p> https://www.mckenneys.com/

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Full Time

Overview: Responsible for advising on buyouts for HVAC equipment, subcontractors, and mechanical and plumbing construction materials for the fabrication shops and construction projects. Serve as the primary liaison and company representative for our key suppliers, ensuring strong and effective partnerships. Assists in the execution of continuous improvement projects relating to purchasing.
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Project Buyout:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Reviews vendor quotes, quality metrics, lead times, drawings, specifications, preferred partnership agreements, and bundling opportunities and makes buyout recommendations to project teams.</li> <li>Partners with Preconstruction and construction project teams to advise on vendor selection.</li> <li>Provides product alternatives to reduce project costs or escalation concerns.</li> <li>Requests and reviews product submittals and IOMs by comparing them to contract documentation.</li> <li>Creates material tracking logs and writes material POs and subcontracts.</li> <li>Assists project teams with escalating performance concerns to vendors and manufacturers.</li> <li>Collects feedback from project teams on vendor performance by making site visits and attending project meetings.</li> <li>Researches and resolves invoice and purchase order discrepancies.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Vendor Engagement:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Works with the project teams and the legal department to manage vendor and subcontractor terms and conditions.</li> <li>Creates material lists and sends RFPs annually for buying agreements of construction materials.</li> <li>Hosts annual performance reviews with key suppliers.</li> <li>Develops and maintains a good relationship with all supplier partners.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Bundling &amp; Rebates:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Collects and reports on preferred partnership agreement spending to the Purchasing Manager.</li> <li>Identifies opportunities for discounted pricing through bundling multiple jobs together for vendor award.</li> <li>Analyzes company spending data to identify spending patterns and provide cost savings.</li> <li>Maintains the equipment and material pricing databases, pricing indices, and escalation tracking databases.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Other:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Assists with the execution and troubleshooting of process improvement projects.</li> <li>Creates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for purchasing department processes as required.</li> <li>Performs all job duties within McKenney&rsquo;s values and operates with integrity.</li> <li>Performs additional duties as requested.</li> <li>Actively communicates any issues with Purchasing Manager.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.</li> <li>Solid MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and computer skills.</li> <li>3-5 years of procurement experience, specifically in a project-based or job-specific procurement environment.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with the mechanical contracting and construction industry.</li> <li>Knowledge of piping, plumbing, sheet metal materials, and commodities.</li> <li>Knowledge of HVAC equipment and plumbing fixtures.</li> <li>Knowledge of Smartsheet.</li> <li>Construction procurement experience.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Computer skills, including PC experience in Windows environments with a working knowledge of spreadsheets, e-mail, and web-based applications.</li> <li>Able to identify methods of implementation to solve issues and proactively plan to satisfy requirements.</li> <li>Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.</li> <li>Able to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM).</li> <li>Effective and professional communication skills.</li> <li>Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills with internal and external customers.</li> <li>Ability to access, analyze, and act to resolve daily and ongoing issues.</li> <li>Ability to initiate process improvements.</li> <li>Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands.</li> <li>Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.</li> <li>Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract law.</li> <li>Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.</li> <li>Professional appearance and demeanor.</li> <li>Must have exceptional work ethic and demonstrate the highest standard of conduct and integrity, while upholding McKenney&rsquo;s company values.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.</li> <li>No or very limited exposure to physical risk.</li> <li>No or very limited physical effort required.</li> <li>Periodic visits to active job sites and exposure to conditions characteristics of such visits.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This job plan is intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels of this position. It should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to this description at any time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.</p> <p>McKenney&rsquo;s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney&rsquo;s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.</p>