Procurement Specialist Job Northern Kentucky USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

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Procurement & Materials Manager | Industrial Construction

Procurement | Supply Chain | Material Management | Logistics

Keep projects moving. Keep materials flowing.

For over 35 years, ISC has provided safe, high-quality electrical, instrumentation and controls solutions to leading industrial manufacturers throughout the United States.

ISC is seeking an experienced Procurement & Materials Manager to support our Columbus Regional Office.

This position plays a critical role in supporting construction operations through strategic sourcing, purchasing , material management, supplier relationships, warehouse coordination, equipment management and jobsite logistics .

We're looking for someone who understands that successful construction procurement isn't simply about issuing purchase orders. It's about making sure the right material and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time, while managing cost, quality and schedule risk.

What You'll Do

Lead regional procurement, purchasing , material management and logistics activities supporting industrial construction projects.
Develop strategic supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms and long-term purchasing agreements.
Coordinate material flow from suppliers through warehouse locations and ultimately to project jobsites.
Monitor and expedite critical-path materials and long-lead equipment to protect construction schedules.
Identify procurement and supply-chain risks and coordinate solutions with project teams.
Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, availability and project requirements .
Support continuous improvement of procurement and purchasing processes.
Coordinate material staging, laydown areas and jobsite logistics .
Maintain procurement logs, material status reports, inventory records and material tracking systems .
Coordinate equipment procurement, rentals, repairs, calibrations and asset tracking .
Support warehouse operations , including receiving, inventory tracking, material transfers and jobsite releases.
Coordinate with project management, superintendents, warehouse teams, vendors and accounting to support uninterrupted field operations.
Assist project estimators with material quotations and supplier pricing for bids.
Support project closeout through surplus material disposition, warranty tracking, equipment reconciliation and vendor account resolution.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, material management or a related environment .
Experience working within a purchasing or procurement organization.
Experience procuring electrical construction materials strongly preferred.
Knowledge of industrial electrical and/or electrical & instrumentation (E&I) materials is a plus.
Industrial construction and/or data center construction experience preferred.
Experience with supplier sourcing, vendor management, pricing negotiations and material expediting .
Experience coordinating warehouse, inventory, equipment or construction logistics is highly valuable.
Experience using an ERP system required;
Vista by Viewpoint experience is a plus.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
Purchasing or supply-chain certifications are a plus.

What Will Help You Succeed

Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Ability to identify and resolve supply-chain and material issues before they impact field operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving construction environment.
Clear written and verbal communication .
Strong collaboration with project management, field operations, warehouse personnel, accounting and vendors.
Independent decision-making and follow-through.

Your Experience May Come From Several Paths

You don't necessarily need "Procurement & Materials Manager" as your current title.

We encourage qualified candidates with backgrounds including:

Procurement Manager
Purchasing Manager
Materials Manager
Senior Buyer
Construction Buyer
Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Manager
Procurement Specialist
Logistics Manager
Material Control Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISC Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other…