Job Description

Job Title: Buyer

Location (city, state): Melrose Park

Industry: Construction

Pay: $39-42/hr

Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a construction-focused organization known for its collaborative, relationship-driven work environment. The team values clear communication, strong organization, and long-term partnerships with both vendors and internal stakeholders.

Job Description: Our client is seeking a Purchaser to support construction procurement and logistics. This contract role will partner closely with estimators, vendors, and field operations to ensure materials are accurately sourced, priced, and delivered to job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support procurement activities for construction projects, including large-scale materials for commercial and industrial builds
• Collaborate with estimators who provide initial material specifications and data sheets
• Confirm vendor pricing, availability, and lead times
• Coordinate logistics related to delivery schedules, warehousing, and transportation
• Communicate with foremen and drivers to ensure job sites are prepared for unloading and material storage
• Track and document purchasing details, vendor communications, and delivery timelines
• Assist with ordering a broad range of construction-related materials and equipment
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal teams

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in procurement or purchasing; construction experience strongly preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage logistics and multiple moving parts simultaneously
• Comfortable working with estimators, operations managers, and field personnel
• Proactive, dependable, and professional approach

Additional Details:

• 100% in office role
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Occasional overtime may be required
• Fast moving opportunity

Perks:

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, respectful team environment
• Exposure to large-scale construction projects
• Potential for long-term employment and career growth

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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