Purchasing Associate - Direct

Collaborative people. Progressive builders.

Consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further than BNBuilders!

JOB SUMMARY:

 The Purchasing Associate - Direct will assist the Direct Contract Purchasing Manager with day-to-day project management, documentation and organization. Provide overflow administrative services to other Grizzly departments as needed.

SALARY RANGE: $29.00 - $37.00 hourly, $60,320.00 - $76,960.00 annually (companywide)

BENEFITS:

• Group medical, vision and dental insurance including choice of two benefit plans – a PPO plan and a high deductible / Health Saving Account Plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability plans, group Life Insurance, and AD&D plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans (for health care and dependent care)
• Vacation accrued on a weekly basis at a full-time annualized equivalent rate of 15 days (3 work weeks) per year.
• Sick Leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a carryover of 80 hours
• 10 paid Holidays each year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Bonus based on company profitability and your manager’s assessment of your performance.  
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first three percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay.  You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match).  We provide both traditional (Pre-Tax) and Roth (post –tax) contribution options in our 401(k) plan.

• We’re also proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It’s 100% company funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock.  You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and maintain project file system.
• Maintain shared mailboxes and calendars.
• Maintain procurement log.
• Track ongoing deliveries and delivery receipts.
• Assist in preparing project estimates and proposals.
• Assist in preparing team training materials and other presentations.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers, including proposal requests, engineering documentation and submittal follow up and AP support.
• Assist with project budgeting and billing processes.
• Create and maintain project estimating schedule.
• Create and maintain vendor directory.
• General office support, including assisting leadership and administrative support teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with moderate Excel experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and listening communications skills.
• 4-Year College Degree.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to learn quickly; maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations, demonstrating service, courtesy and/or compassion.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to achieve consistent and reliable attendance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BNB believes in collaboration, team-building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNB, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.

Note: BNBuilders retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.