What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Buyer position at LaSalle Network?
LaSalle Network is hiring a Buyer to support a growing procurement team focused on large-scale construction and international projects. This Buyer role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys ownership of the full procurement lifecycle and wants to make a direct impact on project success.
What You’ll Be Doing
Kelly Wagner
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage sourcing and procurement of construction materials, equipment and services
- Lead RFQs/ITBs from creation through bid evaluation and award
- Analyze vendor bids and drive cost savings through negotiation and BAFO processes
- Partner with project teams and Work Package Managers to ensure accurate purchasing
- Issue and manage purchase orders within ViewPoint
- Track supplier performance through delivery, quality and cost metrics
- Support logistics and material expediting as needed
- Maintain accurate reporting and procurement documentation
- 3–5 years of procurement experience as a Buyer (construction preferred)
- Minimum associate’s degree required
- Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills
- Ability to obtain security clearance
- Strong understanding of RFQs, sourcing and vendor management
- Proficient Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Competitive salary - please see below for full details
- Strong benefits package - please see below for full details
- Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects
- Growth opportunity within procurement and supply chain
- Compensation: $60,000 - $62,000 annually
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
- Location: Lombard, IL
- Work Model: Hybrid
Kelly Wagner
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
Salary : $60,000 - $62,000