Landmark is the leading design-build contractor in the elevated water storage tank market and the originator of the Composite Elevated Tank - the predominant design used in the industry. Our highly visible structures are a focal point for many communities across the US and Canada. In addition to water infrastructure, Landmark provides design and construction services for delivery of high-profile projects in the industrial, petrochemical, power, and mining markets.

Among Landmark's many competencies are a high level self-perform expertise in EPC and Design-Build Contracting, Contract Management, Engineering, Fabrication, Civil Construction, Coatings and Asset Management. We focus on complex technical design-build-maintain business opportunities that are challenging and highly valued which in turn provides the opportunity to differentiate as a specialist. Our goal is to be the preferred partner in the industries we serve.

The Buyer will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories, secure favorable pricing, optimal terms and manage projects in a professional environment.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
• Negotiate and close deals with optimal terms.
• Analyze product specifications and inventory needs to develop supply strategies for materials and achieve optimal costs and quality standards.
• Ensure timely delivery and completion of requisitioned goods and services.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Evaluate vendor performance to include delivery, quality and price commitments.
• Regularly and proactively communicate job status, changes, issues impacting delivery, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a detailed inventory system to track usage and average cost.
• Assist with periodic and year-end physical inventory counts.
• Make recommendations to increase operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Always acts in a professional and courteous manner, representing highest standards of business conduct, exhibits a positive attitude, sharing information with co-workers as appropriate and works to promote a cooperative, productive teamwork environment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Minimum 3 years purchasing experience; construction industry preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints is a plus.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Solid judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.

EOE/AA M/F/VET/Disability

Landmark Structures I, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.