Buyer

Job description:

Amber Integrated Services USA Corp. is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing, vendor coordination, material sourcing, and procurement tracking for construction, MEPF, cleanroom, semiconductor, and advanced technology projects.

The Buyer will work closely with project managers, estimators, field supervisors, accounting, and vendors to ensure materials, equipment, tools, and subcontractor pricing are properly sourced, quoted, ordered, tracked, and delivered in accordance with project requirements.

Experience with MEPF materials and equipment is preferred, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, low voltage, controls, HVAC, cleanroom, and process utility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Source materials, equipment, tools, rentals, and subcontractor services as required for projects.
• Request, collect, and follow up on vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Compare vendor pricing, lead times, terms, and technical compliance.
• Prepare bid tabulations and purchasing comparison sheets.
• Assist estimating and project teams with budget pricing and quotation support.
• Prepare purchase requests and draft purchase orders for management approval.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams to confirm quantities, specifications, delivery dates, and jobsite requirements.
• Track material orders, delivery schedules, backorders, substitutions, and long-lead items.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding availability, pricing, delivery, submittals, and warranty information.
• Maintain vendor contact lists, pricing records, material logs, and procurement files.
• Support procurement for MEPF systems, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, cleanroom, and specialty systems.
• Help ensure purchases match approved project scope, drawings, specifications, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with accounting on purchase orders, invoices, delivery tickets, and cost coding.
• Identify potential cost savings, alternate vendors, and procurement risks.
• Follow company approval procedures before placing orders or committing company funds.
• Support project closeout by collecting warranty documents, O&M manuals, certificates, and vendor documentation when required.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, construction coordination, estimating support, or vendor management.
• Ability to read and understand basic construction documents, material lists, scopes of work, and specifications.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to track multiple orders and vendors at the same time.
• Ability to compare pricing, lead times, and commercial terms clearly.
• Basic understanding of purchase orders, invoices, delivery tickets, and cost codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and common file management systems.
• Ability to work with project managers, field teams, vendors, accounting, and management.
• Must be detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work under project deadlines.
• fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Support project cost control and budget management initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing for MEPF construction projects.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, controls, low voltage, cleanroom, or process utility materials.
• Experience with semiconductor, cleanroom, data center, pharmaceutical, industrial, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Experience requesting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Experience preparing bid comparison sheets or procurement logs.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Procore, Viewpoint, ProjectSight, Sage, QuickBooks, or other project/accounting systems is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Chinese or English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good negotiation and vendor communication skills.
• Ability to understand technical and commercial requirements.
• Ability to prioritize urgent project needs.
• Strong follow-up and documentation habits.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving construction environment.
• Professional communication with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Authority and Approval Limits

The Buyer may request quotes, compare pricing, prepare purchase requests, and draft purchase orders. However, final vendor selection, purchase order approval, contract commitment, and invoice approval shall remain subject to management and project approval in accordance with company procedures.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to work in an office and project-site environment.
• May be required to visit jobsites, vendors, or warehouses.
• Must follow all company, client, and project safety requirements when visiting jobsites.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, and communicate by phone, email, and in person.
• Occasional lifting of small packages, samples, or documents may be required.

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and project needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amber Integrated Services USA Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, business needs, and job requirements. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role requires strong coordination, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced project environment.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $66,033.11 - $79,523.74 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,033 - $79,524