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Project Buyer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Kingsport, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for developing bid packages, submitting Request for Quote (RFQ), evaluating commercial proposals, and awarding purchase orders. Responsibilities could also include expediting of vendor data and equipment in support of various projects. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Familiarity with and utilization of department standards.
  • Familiarity with the execution of heavy industrial projects including chemical, refining, pulp and paper, power, and manufacturing.
  • Interpreting project scopes, statements of work and project schedules.
  • Developing procurement plans for the acquisition of goods and services in support of various projects.
  • Mentoring less experienced Procurement Teammates.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Advanced coursework is highly preferred.

Certification: No certification is required for this position.

Experience: This position requires1 years of experience in providing administrative support, preferably in an industrial engineering environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge and application of company standards.
  • Ability to organize effectively and execute contracts.
  • Ability to learn and understand contract language and commercial terms and conditions.
  • Extreme attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn to effectively negotiate contract conditions with suppliers and/or contractors.
  • Working knowledge of International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS).
  • Complete knowledge and understanding of payment terms. Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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