Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, rentals, and services for civil construction projects under the direction of the Purchasing Manager.
• Adhere to defined purchasing policies and procedures while actively contributing to the development and refinement of standardized workflows.
• Issue and track purchase orders.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Cook up and communicate effectively with Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting and vendors to ensure proper alignment of purchasing activities.
• Coordinate material deliveries, lead times, and quantities.
• Support vendor negotiations to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Aid in job cost tracking and project close-out documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchasing activities.
• Aid in purchasing audits and internal reviews as needed.

Qualifications

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, supply chain, or a relevant field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of utilities, earthwork, and civil construction materials is required.
• Experience with HCSS and Foundation, or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Three or more years of purchasing or procurement experience in civil, heavy, or site construction is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.
• The ability to adapt to evolving systems and procedures is required.
• The ability to work well individually or as a member of a team is required.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities within the purchasing department.
• Paid holidays.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) package.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances with employer contributions.
• A 401K with employer match.
• Long-term incentives.