Field Buyer

P&E Constructors is an employee‑owned mechanical and electrical construction firm executing large capital projects with deep roots in the industrial construction sector. Since 1946, we’ve delivered fabrication and installation services with a commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and client‑focused solutions.

This role supports projects across the United States and requires a high level of travel based on business and project needs. Candidates may be based anywhere within the U.S.; however, the selected individual should be prepared for assignments at various project locations nationwide. Travel for this position may reach up to approximately 90%.

Project assignments generally last 10 to 17 months, depending on project duration and operational requirements. While assigned to a project away from home, eligible employees are provided per diem to assist with temporary living and travel‑related expenses, in addition to a competitive base salary.

To support project deployment, mobilization assistance may be provided, which can include mileage reimbursement or other approved travel support. Employees may also receive extended weekend rotations approximately once per month, allowing additional time for travel home.

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, expediting, and maintaining control of materials, consumables, and rental equipment required to support production, projects, maintenance, and field operations. The Buyer ensures purchases are made from approved suppliers, meet required specifications, are delivered on time, and are properly documented in accordance with company procedures and project requirements.

• Review purchase requisitions, bills of material, work orders, drawings, specifications, and project requirements prior to issuing purchase orders
• Source and purchase industrial materials including pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets, fasteners, structural steel, fabricated components, and other project‑specific materials
• Procure consumables and operating supplies needed to support production, maintenance, warehouse, shop, and field operations
• Purchase welding supplies, gases, abrasives, safety equipment, tools, maintenance items, packaging materials, shop supplies, and other MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) products
• Arrange rental equipment and services required to support production, maintenance, project, and field activities, including forklifts, manlifts, cranes, compressors, generators, trucks, trailers, testing equipment, specialty tools, and temporary jobsite equipment
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on pricing, lead times, freight costs, availability, warranty provisions, rental terms, and total cost
• Verify material descriptions, grades, quantities, dimensions, specifications, approved manufacturers, documentation requirements, and delivery schedules before supplier commitment
• Create and issue purchase orders and rental agreements that clearly communicate specifications, drawings, delivery requirements, pricing, documentation requirements, rental terms, and substitution restrictions
• Ensure suppliers acknowledge purchase orders and rental agreements and confirm pricing, terms, and delivery commitments
• Monitor open purchase orders, backorders, deliveries, and rentals to ensure timely fulfillment and support operational schedules
• Expedite critical materials and equipment and proactively address delivery risks, shortages, substitutions, and supplier issues
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality, Safety, Finance, and Project Management to resolve procurement‑related issues
• Request, track, and verify required documentation including material test reports (MTRs), certificates of conformance (COCs), heat numbers, safety data sheets (SDSs), packing lists, delivery tickets, rental inspection records, and return confirmations
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP or purchasing system, including supplier quotations, purchase orders, acknowledgments, delivery updates, receipts, rental records, and cost information
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, invoice issues, damaged equipment…