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Job Location:
Green Bay, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
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Job Summary
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart caring team of colleagues consider joining us at Foth.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused innovative and results-oriented Buyer to join our Supply Chain Management team. Youll source negotiate and procure materials equipment and services that keep complex construction and industrial projects moving. Youll partner closely with project managers estimators field/construction leaders suppliers and finance to secure the right solution at the right total cost while protecting schedule quality and compliance. This role offers high visibility and meaningful impact: your decisions directly influence project outcomes supplier performance and cost competitiveness. This is a full-time exempt position with flexibility for onsite in De Pere WI hybrid or remote (for a highly qualified candidate).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review construction plans specifications schedules and material takeoffs to translate project needs into purchasing requirements
- Source qualified suppliers for materials equipment and construction-related services; solicit and evaluate quotes/proposals to select best-fit options
- Lead commercial negotiations (pricing lead time delivery terms and conditions) to optimize cost schedule and quality outcomes
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and procurement packages in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements
- Maintain supplier qualification documentation and support supplier onboarding and performance evaluation activities
- Track material lead times delivery schedules and logistics to ensure timely availability aligned with project timelines
- Collaborate with project managers estimators and construction leadership to forecast procurement needs resolve constraints and align on priorities
- Manage changes in scope substitutions pricing updates and delivery adjustments; document and communicate impacts and approvals to stakeholders
- Maintain accurate audit-ready procurement records (pricing correspondence approvals and compliance documentation)
- Monitor market conditions and cost drivers to support budgeting risk mitigation and cost reduction strategies
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies backorders and quality issues quickly and professionally
- Use systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS to enter track and report purchasing activity with strong data integrity
- Exhibit strong communication organization and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Construction Management Engineering or a related field (or equivalent applicable experience)
- 5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain supporting construction or industrial projects
- Prior experience reading and interpreting construction drawings specifications and scopes of work
- Experience negotiating pricing delivery and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
- Demonstrated experience with procurement practices supplier management and documentation controls (purchase orders RFQs approvals audit-ready records)
- Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement systems and strong Excel/Office skills; comfort working with data to support decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale industrial or commercial construction projects and fast-paced field schedules
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and/or FMIS (or similar purchasing/ERP platforms)
- Established background building or managing supplier performance routines (scorecards KPI reviews corrective actions)
- Prior experience with logistics coordination lead-time risk management and materials planning approaches in project delivery environments
- Professional certification such as CPSM CPM CSCP or CPPB (or similar)
Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based client-centered and flexible work environment with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues contributing to our impressive 92% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
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