What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Purchasing Agent II position at ICON Technology?
ICON is looking for an experienced Construction Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team. In this role, you will be responsible for procurement, supplier negotiations, and material purchases to support construction projects across the country. You will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in construction purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This role will be based at our Austin, TX headquarters and will report to the Manager of Construction Purchasing. Your work will directly impact key ICON projects, including affordable housing developments, commercial real estate builds, and innovative custom structures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position is based in Austin, TX with occasional travel to project jobsites nationwide.
- Review construction plans, specifications, and contracts to determine purchasing needs.
- Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize costs and build long-term partnerships.
- Develop and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluate bids to ensure the best value for ICON.
- Oversee vendor prequalification, vendor onboarding, and trade and supplier performance evaluations.
- Coordinate with legal teams to establish vendor agreements and NDAs for critical projects.
- Work closely with field operations and project management teams to ensure material availability aligns with project schedules.
- Proactively track procurement activities, including long-lead purchases and trade agreements.
- Maintain relationships with key suppliers to leverage pricing, availability, and service levels.
- Analyze market trends and pricing data to improve budget accuracy and cost forecasting.
- Collaboration across departments with architects, engineers, field operations, and R&D teams to support groundbreaking construction methods and new design-build projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of purchasing and estimating experience, preferably in the construction industry.
- Strong understanding of construction materials, procurement practices, and contract negotiation.
- Ability to work independently while effectively communicating updates and escalating issues when needed.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and contracts.
- Knowledge of building codes, permits, and construction terminology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-Trade Division 01-49 CSI Cost Codes
- Extensive budgeting and cost modeling for residential and commercial projects
- Experience with Sage CRE and/or ProCore software.
- Spanish proficiency.
- CPSM certification.
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