Buyer

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary

Reports To: Procurement Supervisor

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Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for supporting and executing project procurement activities associated with materials, equipment, supplies, services, and construction-related requirements supporting engineering, construction, manufacturing, quality, commissioning, and project execution operations. This position supports the acquisition of goods and services required to meet project objectives while ensuring compliance with company procedures, project requirements, procurement standards, and applicable quality requirements.

The Buyer works closely with Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Project Controls, Accounting, Project Management, and suppliers to ensure procurement activities are executed efficiently and support project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and risk. Responsibilities may range from routine procurement administration and purchase order support to sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and management of more complex procurement packages based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Administration

• Support and execute procurement activities for materials, equipment, supplies, services, and construction-related requirements.
• Develop procurement plans and sourcing strategies for assigned procurement packages as appropriate.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and applicable requirements.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Solicit supplier quotations, proposals, and pricing information.
• Review supplier proposals for completeness, compliance, and overall value.
• Coordinate technical and commercial bid evaluations.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation and records.
• Ensure procurement files are properly maintained and traceable.

Supplier Coordination & Management

• Communicate with suppliers regarding procurement requirements, specifications, schedules, and commercial conditions.
• Follow up on quotations, proposals, supplier inquiries, and outstanding documentation.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Serve as a procurement contact for assigned suppliers and procurement packages.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and qualification activities.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate resolution of supplier performance issues.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Commercial Negotiations

• Support and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers and service providers as appropriate.
• Negotiate or assist with pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
• Assist with development of negotiation strategies.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and pricing alternatives to support overall project value.
• Support cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Maintain records associated with supplier pricing, negotiations, and commercial terms.

Purchase Order Management

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Track purchase order status, supplier commitments, and required actions.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments and acceptance of purchase orders.
• Manage or coordinate purchase order modifications and changes.
• Monitor supplier compliance with purchase order and contractual requirements.
• Resolve commercial and administrative issues associated with procurement packages.
• Maintain accurate procurement status reports and records.

Expediting and Delivery Management

• Monitor procurement schedules, supplier progress, and delivery requirements.
• Track material and equipment manufacturing, shipment, and delivery status.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding shipment status and delivery commitments.
• Support expediting activities for critical materials, equipment, and long-lead items.
• Communicate procurement status and delivery forecasts to project stakeholders.
• Assist with identifying and mitigating procurement schedule risks.
• Support resolution of delivery delays, supplier issues, and supply chain disruptions.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate procurement activities with:
  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality
  • Logistics
  • Project Controls
  • Accounting
  • Project Management
• Support communication between project teams and suppliers.
• Participate in project planning and procurement meetings.
• Support integration of procurement activities with project schedules and milestones.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project priorities and requirements.
• Coordinate with technical and project personnel to resolve procurement-related issues.

Quality and Supplier Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable procurement controls.
• Incorporate required technical, quality, and project requirements into procurement documents.
• Coordinate with Quality personnel regarding supplier quality expectations and requirements.
• Assist with supplier documentation collection and review.
• Support supplier quality surveillance and audit activities as required.
• Monitor supplier compliance with quality and documentation requirements.
• Assist with resolution of supplier quality issues and nonconformances.
• Support compliance with applicable approval, documentation, and records requirements.

Cost Management and Reporting

• Support procurement budget management and cost forecasting activities.
• Track procurement commitments, purchase orders, expenditures, and supplier pricing.
• Assist with commercial evaluations, bid comparisons, and cost analyses.
• Prepare procurement summaries, evaluation documents, and status reports.
• Maintain procurement metrics, reports, and tracking systems.
• Provide procurement status and performance information to project personnel and leadership.
• Support procurement cost management and reporting activities.

Risk Management

• Identify procurement and supply chain risks affecting cost, schedule, quality, or project execution.
• Support development and implementation of mitigation plans for critical procurement activities.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier factors that may affect procurement strategies.
• Assist with contingency planning for critical suppliers and long-lead materials or equipment.
• Communicate and escalate significant procurement risks as appropriate.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in procurement process improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of procurement best practices.
• Assist with development and improvement of procurement procedures, standards, and workflows.
• Participate in lessons learned activities.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support implementation of improved procurement systems and processes.

Required Qualifications / Experience

Education 

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent education and/or relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, project administration, contract administration, commercial management, or a related business or project environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, utility, energy, or other technical projects.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier quotations, procurement tracking, or supplier commitments.
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management systems.
• Experience with supplier or vendor management.
• Experience supporting contract administration or commercial activities.
• Experience purchasing engineered equipment, materials, or technical services.
• Experience supporting large project organizations or capital projects.
• Experience supporting DOE, utility, nuclear, defense, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with quality and supplier documentation requirements.
• Experience with supplier negotiations or commercial evaluations.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CPM.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Procurement Administration
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Planning
• Commercial Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Cost Management
• Purchase Order Administration
• Expediting and Delivery Management
• Risk Management
• Communication & Collaboration
• Business Acumen
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement
• Professionalism
• Ability to learn and apply procurement practices, procedures, and systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams

Success Measures

• Procurement activities and purchase orders are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Supplier quotations and proposals are obtained and evaluated in support of project requirements.
• Procurement records and documentation are maintained accurately, completely, and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Supplier commitments and procurement status are tracked and communicated effectively.
• Materials, equipment, and services are procured in support of project cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Supplier performance and delivery commitments are effectively monitored and communicated.
• Procurement risks and issues are identified and appropriately addressed or escalated.
• Positive working relationships are maintained with suppliers and internal project stakeholders.
• Procurement activities comply with company procedures, project requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Continuous development of procurement, supply chain, and commercial knowledge and capabilities.

Benefits of Employment

• Paid Time Off
• 401k match program
• Healthcare Insurance
• Enrollment into Employee Stock Ownership Program after 1 year of employment

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Why Join Us

At Geiger Brothers, you’re not just an employee — you’re an owner. As an employee-owned company with over 100 years of self-performing experience, we’ve built a culture where your hard work directly builds your future, not just ours.

We’re a fast-growing, best-in-class construction partner trusted to deliver integrated solutions across construction, service, fabrication, and engineering. That means our people get to work on projects of real scale and complexity — from nuclear facilities to hospitals to power plants — without being boxed into one narrow specialty. If you want to grow your skills across diverse markets like Nuclear, Education, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Power, Commercial, and Maintenance, you’ll find no shortage of opportunity here.

Join a team of hard workers building our future supported by a company with a century of craftsmanship behind it.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Drug-Free Workplace

Geiger Brothers is a drug free workplace. Our employees are subject to pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug screenings.