Buyer-Tools

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design, build, and turnkey construction services, including teaming with subcontractor partners. If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you!

We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded buyer within our supply chain group. This person must be able to maintain strict confidentiality, possess strong attention to detail, and have a willingness to do non-routine tasks.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Support the procurement and shipment of tools and PPE related to the mechanical trades to jobsites throughout the country.


• Perform RFx activities – request for information, request for pricing, request for quotes


• Establish a network of tool/PPE vendors to support project sites throughout the country.


• Mange the tool inventory database.


• Issue purchase orders and perform follow-up to ensure timely delivery.


• Work with stakeholders to develop processes to improve tool utilization and reduce waste.


• Collect and analyze data to draw conclusions about tool utilization, trends, and opportunities for improvement.


• Communicate with vendors including leading meetings with vendors when necessary.


• Assist other buyers as needed.


• Ensure positive employee relations and build the B&K culture based on our values.

Tools / Skills:

• Ability to work on a team.


• Advanced Excel Skills – including pivot tables and Vlookup


• MS Office Suit (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Basic knowledge required.


• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint or other ERP software preferred


• Outstanding communication skills (phone, e-mail, video conference, and in person) required.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Ability to perform basic numerical, statistical, and financial analysis.


• Must be a self-starter and use initiative and judgment to balance workload and meet objectives.

Prior work experience and education requirements:

• Requires a HS diploma with a bachelor's degree preferred


• 1+ year of procurement experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous field travel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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