Field/Site Purchaser - Construction (Pearland)

Job Summary

The Field/Site Staff Purchaser is responsible for the execution and administration of site-based procurement activities in support of active self-perform construction operations. This role goes beyond transactional processing to include independent sourcing of routine commodities, competitive quote solicitation, vendor coordination, and procurement documentation management. The Field/Site Staff Purchaser operates with a moderate degree of autonomy, exercising sound commercial judgment on day-to-day purchasing decisions while escalating complex or high-value matters to the Procurement Manager. This position serves as a reliable procurement resource for field supervision and craft personnel, ensuring that materials, consumables, tools, and services are procured accurately, compliantly, and in support of the project schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Field Procurement Execution:

· Review and process site-initiated purchase requisitions into formal, fully executed Purchase Orders (POs) for a broad range of goods and services, including construction consumables, hand and power tools, safety supplies, bulk civil materials, equipment rentals, and off-the-shelf commodities.

· Independently solicit competitive quotes from approved local, regional, and national suppliers for routine to moderately complex purchases, applying sound commercial judgment in vendor selection and award recommendations.

· Confirm pricing, technical specifications, delivery requirements, and special handling needs with suppliers prior to PO issuance to minimize field receiving discrepancies.

· Expedite open purchase orders and proactively track deliveries to ensure materials arrive at the project site in alignment with construction schedules, communicating potential delays to the Field/Site Senior Purchaser and site leadership with sufficient lead time to allow for mitigation.

· Support emergency and out-of-sequence procurement needs as directed, responding with urgency while maintaining compliance with procurement policies and delegation of authority thresholds.

Documentation, Compliance, and Cost Control:

· Collect, verify, organize, and maintain all procurement documentation throughout the purchase order lifecycle, including signed delivery tickets, packing slips, order confirmations, quote documentation, and vendor correspondence, in preparation for invoice reconciliation and project closeout.

· Assign accurate project cost codes to all purchases in accordance with project controls procedures and the project work breakdown structure (WBS).

· Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of monthly purchasing card (P-Card) statements, ensuring all transactions are supported by receipts, properly coded, and compliant with corporate card usage policies.

· Identify and escalate pricing discrepancies, duplicate charges, or invoice variances to the Field/Site Senior Purchaser and accounting team for timely resolution.

· Ensure all purchasing activities are executed in strict compliance with Burns & McDonnell procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, prime contract obligations, and applicable ethical standards.

Vendor Coordination and Stakeholder Support:

· Serve as a knowledgeable and responsive point of contact for field supervision, craft foremen, and site personnel on routine to moderately complex purchasing inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to support uninterrupted construction operations.

· Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors to resolve order-related issues, including delivery discrepancies, quantity variances, substitution requests, and basic invoice disputes, escalating unresolved matters appropriately.

· Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional suppliers to support competitive pricing, reliable service, and responsive issue resolution.

· Provide procurement data, spend reports, documentation packages, and administrative support to the Field/Project Team and Procurement Manager as requested.

· Participate in project procurement planning meetings, site coordination calls, and material status reviews as directed by the Project Manager / Construction Manager.