FabriTec Structures LLC, a world leader in design, engineering and construction of tensile membrane structures, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager for our Corporate Office in Dallas, TX. We are an aggressive and challenging division 13 specialty contractor performing design/build projects in the rapidly advancing tension fabric structure field. We are dedicated to partnering with our clients, making their design concepts a reality, and continuing to advance fabric architecture.

Company Benefits: 

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K with 20% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Program

Summary

The basic function of the Purchasing Manager for the Construction Services Division is to procure, expedite and schedule deliveries of materials, construction equipment and services to the shop and/or jobsite.  Prior construction purchasing experience strongly preferred. This position will also back up the Purchasing Manager for the Manufacturing Division to balance workload and coverage during time off.

Essential Duties (Including, but not limited to)

• Manage and execute the procurement process from order placement through receipt of products and subsequent payment of invoices. Plan, organize, direct and control activities related to the procurement function. Forecast upcoming demand to maintain adequate inventory as applicable.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices and terms, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, verify deliveries, approve payments, and maintain necessary records.
• Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, and completeness, and obtain additional information required. Ensure that items and services are purchased in accordance with contract requirements (plans and specifications) and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions. Follow-up and expedite orders as appropriate.
• Create scopes of work from purchase requisitions; issue RFPs and award purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for various projects.
• Bid and negotiate pricing for purchase of shop painting of structural steel, fabrication of structural cables, structural and specialty hardware, rental of construction equipment for multiple project sites nationally, and trucking and logistics for transport of fabricated materials nationally and internationally with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate complex and/or sizable requests for equipment, supplies and services from suppliers and subcontractors. Manage national accounts with construction equipment suppliers to maintain preferred competitive pricing and reduce equipment costs.
• Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems. Establish and maintain a trade contractor/supplier performance evaluation system. Manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
• Maintain communication with suppliers during procurement to ensure timely delivery. Coordinate with receiving department to resolve any receipt issues to prevent delays in delivery. Manage vendor returns and rework requests.
• Maintain existing relationships and establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work.

• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification. Recommend possible revisions or process improvements to meet company needs.
• Assist in maintaining company quality control program. Maintain compliance with AISC, ISO and other internal and external policies and requirements.
• Coordinate change management process between subcontractors/suppliers and Project Management.
• Maintain and implement final estimate / budget for each project. Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations to Project Manager. Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary. Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes.
• Maintain subcontractor/supplier insurance policies in concert with Contract Administration.
• Cross-train to manage workload fluctuations, vacation relief, etc.
• Support the accounting Month-End and Year-End close processes and other intradepartmental requests as required.
• Coordinate activities with Shipping/Receiving, Project Management, Construction, Fabrication and other key departments.

Requirements/Qualifications

• At least five (5) years’ purchasing and/or estimating experience in the construction industry with a building contractor or subcontractor. Experience in the procurement of steel, hardware/cables, and concrete strongly preferred. Ten (10) years’ purchasing experience in steel fabrication may be substituted for the construction industry experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field, or an additional five (5) years’ purchasing experience. Strong understanding of overall Supply Chain Management Process.

• Proficiency in the use of MS Office product suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.), ERPs, and other database management systems.
• Ability to review and understand engineering drawings and specifications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to solve practical problems with multiple variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Effective organization and time management skills. Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to use good judgment and personal initiative in recognizing appropriate action to be taken for completion of tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals at all levels of the organization in planning/organizing and resolving routine and non-routine problems. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Must be a team player.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement projects & apply creative problem-solving approaches to the business.