The Purchasing Manager will manage an extensive Contractor Buy-out/Purchasing Process. The successful candidate will work closely with Trade Contractors, Vendors, and Jobsite Personnel.

• Managing the pre-bid and post-bid process for all trade contractors
• Creating bid documents, contracts, purchase orders, consultant agreements and amendments
• Expediting all contract documents sent out for execution
• Overseeing evaluation and approval of subcontractors for optimum quality and value
• Developing positive relationships with Trade Contractors, Vendors, Jobsite Personnel and Internal Company Department Personnel as well as Gilbane''s other Regional Offices

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
• Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.
• Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15 years of purchasing or construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong computer skills with proficiency is Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Suretrak programs

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.