Assistant Capital Buyer at Turner Townsend

Annapolis, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing Methods, Vendor Negotiation, Communication Skills, Market Trends, Specifications Preparation, Bid Tabulation, Purchase Order Processing, Order Expediting, Record Keeping, Contract Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision. *This is a hybrid role. Assistant Capital Buyer would need to be in the office 2-3 days per week and could work offsite the remaining days. Job Description Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an Assistant Capital Buyer to work on large-scale purchasing efforts for Architect/Engineering and Construction services. Work involves being responsible for setting up agreements and contracts for vendors from start to finish, including frequent contact with county departments and officials and frequent contact with Project Managers. Supervision is an aspect of this work, coordination may be required over purchases being handled by more than one staff member. Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and purchasing regulations, and is reviewed by superiors through conferences and reports. Responsibilities: Assist in preparing specifications; help tabulates bids; recommend vendors to be awarded a contract. Reviews requisitions; solicits both verbal and written quotations. Processes purchase orders and change orders. Expedites orders; confers with using agencies and officials. Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports. Performs related work as required. Qualifications Knowledge and understanding of typical industry approved purchasing methods desired. Knowledge and understanding of sources of supply and of market and price trends. Ability to meet and negotiate with agencies and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Education: High school diploma, preferably supplemented by completion of some college-level courses in business administration; and some experience in the purchasing of a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment is desired. Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $70K-$85K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend HEERY reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-KO1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Capital Buyer is responsible for large-scale purchasing efforts for Architect/Engineering and Construction services, including setting up agreements and contracts for vendors. This role involves frequent contact with county departments, officials, and Project Managers, and may require supervision and coordination over multiple purchases.