Building Systems Procurement Specialist in Platte

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Building Systems Procurement Specialist

Platte, SD

Job Description

Summit Contracting is the premier builder of agricultural structures in South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. Everything we build, we build with excellence and pride. We want to show the world that no one builds better than Summit.

At Summit Contracting, our core values are integral to who we are. Thats why we hire people who share our principles and blend with our professional family.

Job Summary

The Building Procurement Specialist is responsible for completing project specific Building procurement and material cut list tasks within the building systems department. Primary responsibilities include strategically source and procure cost-effective, high-quality components and systems specific to post-frame construction, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project specifications, codes, and structural integrity requirements. The Procurement Specialist will interact with project managers to verify project needs. Ensuring the follow-through of company standards, processes, technologies, and workflows align with companywide goals. Maintaining strong relationships with other internal departments and external partners, along with continuous collaboration. The Procurement Specialist also completes all material and Vendor POs/lists are accurate according to the final project specifications and submitted to the purchasing team timely within the company standard. The vendor/material lists/POs are to be submitted to the purchasing team with no further validation needed before submitting to the vendor.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow the Building Systems Procurement Process Playbook.
• Attend My 90 meetings specific to Building Systems.
• Attending team training.
• Collecting structural materials required for designs.
• Create purchase orders and material cut lists
• Completing an overall project final review to include construction plans, POs, material cut list.
• Ensure efficiency, quality, and accuracy of outputs
• Participate in project meetings per company standards.
• Source treated posts, trusses, purlins, siding, and roofing systems
• Develop vendor relationships with post-frame material suppliers
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms
• Ensure compliance with building codes and treatment standards
• Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory coordination
• Collaborate with estimators and project managers on specs and quantities
• Support logistics and delivery tracking for long-lead and large items (e.g. trusses)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of construction drafting, procurement, and estimating.
• Leadership and Management skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Organized and resourceful.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving abilities.
• Results driven.
• Data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of post-frame materials (treated lumber, trusses, metal panels
• Procurement best practices & contract negotiation
• Construction drawings & take-off interpretation
• Cost analysis & budgeting
• Supply chain and delivery logistics

Education/Experience:

• Experience with Outlook, Teams, Excel, Clickup, Smartbuild, B2W, AutoCAD, BambooHR & Foundation
• HS Diploma/GED or Degree with construction emphasis and or 3+ years of experience in the construction industry

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email
• May occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds

Our Benefit Package Includes:

• Health, Life, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays/PTO
• Company Matching Safe Harbor 401K Plan
• $250 Annual Clothing Allowance
• Paid Military Leave
• Company Bonus Plan

Our Core Values:

Weve Got Each Others Backs

First and foremost, we are a team. That means when someone is having a hard time, we step up and help each other out, whether its part of our day-to-day job or not. Weve got each others backs. No questions asked.

Own Up

No one is perfect. We get that. If you make a mistake, own up to it, help to fix it, learn from it and move on.

It's Not Always Sunny

Ag construction is a vital part of our rural economy, but its hard work. Whether its 75 and sunny, or 15 and snowy, we work in the elements, day in and day out. Because of that, positive attitudes are a must. Were all in this together in every situation to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

No Jerks Allowed

It doesnt matter if were talking to a customer or a colleague, treating each other with respect, having a good attitude and taking responsibility for our work is of the utmost importance.

Whatever job were on, we give 100% at all times, doing everything to the very best of our ability. We take pride in what we do and how we treat one another is no exception.

EOE Statement:

Summit Contracting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

FEDERAL LAW OBLIGATES US TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE KNOWN DISABILITIES OF APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES, UNLESS TO DO SO WOULD IMPOSE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS OR TO PERFORM ANY ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION SOUGHT.

Applications are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to , , , , , , or any other prohibited basis of discrimination, as provided under applicable state and federal law.

Notice to Applicants: An illegal drug test and background check are required as a Conditional Offer of Employment.

South Dakota law does not prohibit Summit Contracting from refusing to hire a person based solely on a positive test result for cannabis metabolites, if that individual is seeking employment in a safety-sensitive job including, any position with tasks or duties that Summit Contracting reasonably believes could (a) cause illness, injury, or death of an individual; or (b) results in serious property damage.

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