New 
Purchaser - Construction (US)
 Equiliem | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Conshohocken | |
 Oct 24, 2025 | |
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Purpose of Job:
The Construction Purchaser position is responsible for providing professional procurement services to support Real Estate, Construction and Facilities related projects and operations. The Construction Purchaser supports its Real Estate business partners with the procurement of products, consultant services, construction, construction management related to Property, Construction and Facilities Projects and ensures compliance values and project needs including both technical and commercial requirements. Core Responsibilities * Provide "Best Value" procurement services for Property/ Construction projects & initiatives Control, organize, conduct and document purchase activities within Property / Construction Ensure compliance with applicable working methods, procedures and guidelines Responsible for driving negotiations of contracts and supporting the change order process Secure legal compliance, contract structure and content Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities, professionally challenging established ways of working, technical solutions etc. Contribute to product and service improvements and lower total cost of products and services through optimizing value chain. Professionally challenge suppliers to improve all aspects of supplier performance. . Education Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree (4 year) Education Details: Construction Management, Engineering, Business-Related Field, Economics, Pre-Law, History, other Social Sciences, English Experience Minimum Years of Experience: 5-7 years Experience Details * Proficiency in the formation, negotiation, award and administration of all types of contracts. Working knowledge of engineering/ construction industry contracting practices Experience in contract administration on construction / engineering projects including change management and dispute resolution Knowledge and understanding of contract formation and administration for materials, equipment, services and construction management. Knowledge of applicable purchase processes, working methods, rules and guidelines Some understanding of construction industry and market specific conditions, norms and macroeconomic trends, including cost drivers and cost structures Good knowledge of supplier and contractor capabilities Basic negotiation skills Some legal knowledge related to construction and project-related contracts Ability to understand and adapt to corporate finance structure as it relates to procurement operations for Property and Construction Projects. Ability to articulate and practice the Group Code of Conduct in both internal and external deals and actions. Excellent computer skills, experience with project management platforms, Microsoft Office and web-based procurement platforms. Work is accomplished with moderate supervision. Follows established and detailed directions. Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy. Excellent Oral and Written communication skills. Motivation * Strong business drive; results oriented. Strong coordination and collaborations skills combined with the ability to build trust with stakeholders High energy and drive to deliver better products and services for stakeholders and the many people Strong willingness to learn new things and to ask questions Capabilities * Capability to take the right business decisions through business analysis, risk assessment, activity-, time- and scenario planning Capability to identify and capture business opportunities and deliver results through involving and engaging people Ability to lead business with a holistic view; always act with Total ***, Total Cost Development, Stakeholders, Customers and Suppliers in mind Capability to create sense of togetherness and build trust with stakeholders Capability to plan and organize The ability to travel approximately 25% of the time is required Leadership Capabilities Leadership is everyone's responsibility at. Leadership behaviors differ depending on your position and your level of leadership - leading myself, leading others, leading leaders and leading matrix partners. Develop the business and deliver results Lead procurement effort in each project Inspire and clarify Create togetherness Find better ways Enable change | |