<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.<span> </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"><span>  </span></p>ACCIONA Construction USA, part of the SR 400 Peach Partners consortium, have been awarded the contract to design and construct the SR 400 Express Lanes project in Atlanta, Georgia. This $4.6 billion project, awarded by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), is a key public-private partnership aimed at addressing congestion on a major highway in the Atlanta metropolitan area.<br><br><br><br>The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for high-value supply packages across the project. This role ensures that materials and equipment are sourced, negotiated, and delivered in alignment with technical specifications, project schedules, and contract requirements. The position requires close coordination with operations teams, design, quality and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement outcomes.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers as per the Procurement Plan.</p></li><li><p>Develop and issue comprehensive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for supply and equipment packages, ensuring all technical specifications, drawings, Bills of Quantities, and contractual documents are included.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with engineering and estimating teams to ensure suppliers receive clear and accurate information about scope, technical requirements, and project objectives.</p></li><li><p>Lead commercial and technical evaluations of supplier offers, including preparation of detailed comparison sheets.</p></li><li><p>Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and other conditions to achieve the best value and minimize risk.</p></li><li><p>Draft and review purchase orders and supply agreements, ensuring clarity, completeness, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to clarify supplier questions, manage RFIs, and align on procurement strategy.</p></li><li><p>Support the operations team if required to track supplier performance and monitor key milestones to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance of supplies.</p></li><li><p>Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization initiatives related to major materials and equipment.</p></li><li><p>Manage and maintain procurement logs, submittals, and documentation related to major supply packages.</p></li><li><p>Review and process change orders, contract amendments, and variations related to scope or schedule changes.</p></li><li><p>Provide ongoing support to operations and construction teams to ensure major suppliers meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery requirements.</p></li><li><p>Support dispute resolution or escalation efforts in case of non-compliance, delays, or contract issues.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all procurement activities related to major supplies are accurately documented and archived for audit</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Education and/or <span>Experience</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in business, Contract<span> and/</span>or Construction Management<span>.</span></p></li><li><p>Procurement or Contract Certification (APIS, CPSM or similar)</p></li><li><p>5+ year related construction experience<span>.</span></p></li><li><p>Local vendors market knowledge (Atlanta area)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills &amp; <span>Abilities</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Exceptional communication and organization skills <span>required.</span></p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of tendering tools. Building Connected and/or PROCORE experience is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.</p></li><li><p>Able to identify, track and communicate project plan steps and actions.</p></li><li><p>Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Purchasing Agent

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><p></p><p>Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.<span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>&nbsp; </span></p>ACCIONA Construction USA, part of the SR 400 Peach Partners consortium, have been awarded the contract to design and construct the SR 400 Express Lanes project in Atlanta, Georgia. This $4.6 billion project, awarded by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), is a key public-private partnership aimed at addressing congestion on a major highway in the Atlanta metropolitan area.<br><br><br><br>The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for high-value supply packages across the project. This role ensures that materials and equipment are sourced, negotiated, and delivered in alignment with technical specifications, project schedules, and contract requirements. The position requires close coordination with operations teams, design, quality and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement outcomes.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers as per the Procurement Plan.</p></li><li><p>Develop and issue comprehensive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for supply and equipment packages, ensuring all technical specifications, drawings, Bills of Quantities, and contractual documents are included.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with engineering and estimating teams to ensure suppliers receive clear and accurate information about scope, technical requirements, and project objectives.</p></li><li><p>Lead commercial and technical evaluations of supplier offers, including preparation of detailed comparison sheets.</p></li><li><p>Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and other conditions to achieve the best value and minimize risk.</p></li><li><p>Draft and review purchase orders and supply agreements, ensuring clarity, completeness, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to clarify supplier questions, manage RFIs, and align on procurement strategy.</p></li><li><p>Support the operations team if required to track supplier performance and monitor key milestones to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance of supplies.</p></li><li><p>Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization initiatives related to major materials and equipment.</p></li><li><p>Manage and maintain procurement logs, submittals, and documentation related to major supply packages.</p></li><li><p>Review and process change orders, contract amendments, and variations related to scope or schedule changes.</p></li><li><p>Provide ongoing support to operations and construction teams to ensure major suppliers meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery requirements.</p></li><li><p>Support dispute resolution or escalation efforts in case of non-compliance, delays, or contract issues.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all procurement activities related to major supplies are accurately documented and archived for audit</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Education and/or <span>Experience</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in business, Contract<span> and/</span>or Construction Management<span>.</span></p></li><li><p>Procurement or Contract Certification (APIS, CPSM or similar)</p></li><li><p>5+ year related construction experience<span>.</span></p></li><li><p>Local vendors market knowledge (Atlanta area)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills &amp; <span>Abilities</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Exceptional communication and organization skills <span>required.</span></p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of tendering tools. Building Connected and/or PROCORE experience is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.</p></li><li><p>Able to identify, track and communicate project plan steps and actions.</p></li><li><p>Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

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