Construction Buyer

**Foth** is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 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 and caring team, **Foth** may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the **Foth** difference that contributes to our impressive **92+% member retention rate**! Learn more at [](http://foth.com/careers). **Foth** is currently seeking a **Construction Buyer** to join our Supply Chain Managementteam. You’ll source, negotiate, and procure materials, equipment, and services that keep complex construction and industrial projects moving. You’ll 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 role 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: - Bachelor’s 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)