Staff Purchaser - Construction (Houston)
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LocationUS-TX-Houston
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 7h ago
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Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Law or Construction related field
3 years direct purchasing experience
Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered
Project purchasing experience
Oracle Financial R12 software experience
CPM Certification
CPSM Certification
Skills
Oracle Financial R12
Microsoft Office Suite
About the role
The Staff Purchaser performs purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies, equipment, and the follow through with venders on shipment and delivery.
Responsibilities
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Prepare procurement documents and agreements.
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Perform commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations to procurement manager and senior purchaser.
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Prepare purchase order documents and enter purchase order information into online purchasing application.
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Prepare expediting supplier submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and material to support construction.
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Prepare front-end documents including prime agreement flow downs.
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Source and qualify potential suppliers to provide required goods and services.
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Communicate and address procurement issues with appropriate parties, including management.
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Compile procurement and expediting status reports.
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Prepare equipment, materials, and subcontracts forms and reports.
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Compile “Request for Proposal” (RFP) documents including documents/drawings/specifications provided by the internal client.
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Prepare procurement packages to engineering specifications.
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Receive, log, distribute, tabulate, and analyze proposals. Make recommendations for purchasing needs for contracts.
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Responsible for updating Project Procurement Status and Material.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Law or Construction related field. and 3 years direct purchasing experience. Required or
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Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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Project purchasing experience preferred.
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Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.
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CPM Certification Preferred or
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CPSM Certification Preferred.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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