Purchasing Manager
Required skills
- Purchasing Manager
- procurement
- cost optimization
- vendor relations
- cross-departmental coordination
- negotiate
- purchasing processes
- delivery systems
- Purchase Orders
- PO Log
Nice to have
- Procore Project Management software
Role summary
ARG Construction is looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, focusing on cost optimization, vendor management, and cross-departmental coordination. Responsibilities include analyzing and implementing purchasing processes, negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, ensuring compliance with documentation like W-9s and Certificates of Insurance, coordinating site logistics, and controlling company assets and inventory. The role also involves financial support such as tracking price increases and managing credit cards. A background in business, accounting, or construction project management with strong analytical and negotiation skills is required. Experience with Procore is preferred.
ARG Construction is seeking a detail-oriented, strategic Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations across all project phases. This role plays a vital part in company strategy, cost optimization, vendor relations, and cross-departmental coordination from project development through production.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement & Operations: Analyze, negotiate, and implement purchasing processes and delivery systems. Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and maintain an up-to-date PO Log.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Source and evaluate new suppliers to secure competitive pricing without sacrificing quality. Review, negotiate, and process contracts promptly. Maintain strong vendor rapport and enforce policy compliance.
- Compliance & Documentation: Request and manage W-9 forms, Certificates of Insurance (GL, Builders Risk), performance bonds, and submittals. Oversee and audit Subcontractor Certified Payroll throughout project lifecycles.
- Project Site Logistics: Coordinate project startups with Project Managers, including 811 calls and establishing site utilities, temporary facilities, storage, and site protection.
- Asset & Inventory Control: Manage company assets (tools, equipment, fleet vehicles), including maintenance logs, fuel card allocations, and corporate electronics.
- Financial & Administrative Support: Track material price increases, perform costcomparison analyses, manage corporate credit card allocations, and support HR on employee onboarding/offboarding logistics.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong background in business, accounting, or construction project management.
- Exceptional mathematical, analytical, and contract negotiation skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize high-detail tasks, and make confident decisions under deadline pressures.
- Experience with Procore Project Management software is highly preferred (a strong plus).
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