Purchasing Agent

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Agent to support our SJE Revere brand. The ideal candidate will work on-site at our Birmingham, Alabama office location.

Responsibilities

• Review data to determine material, supply, and requirements to undertake a project.
• Meet stated deadlines for bid submission.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, management, engineering, construction, or production purposes.
• Consult with engineers, project managers, production team, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Aid in the review of project plans as they relate to cost estimates.
• Sources and evaluates vendors based on price, quality, availability, and service.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other purchasing requirements when appropriate.
• Cook up research alternative products, materials, and suppliers as needed.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, and documentation.
• Address and resolve purchasing, delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory levels and assist in identifying potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Ensure purchases comply with company policies, approved vendors, and applicable requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve purchasing processes, and increase efficiency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related technical or college training in cost accounting, finance, business administration, engineering technology, construction management, or a closely related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience strongly preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of material costs and estimating required.
• Knowledgeable of design, engineering, construction and production principles, practices and methods.
• Basic knowledge of applicable governmental policies, laws, and regulations affecting work activities.
• Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex controls projects required.
• Skilled in operating the listed tools and equipment and some skill in basic CAD, Industrial Controls, computers, networks, and PLCs.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain cost data, reports, and systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to contractors, developers, employees, supervisors, consultants, governmental agency representatives, and the general public.
• Detail oriented with the ability to evaluate market conditions and negotiate with multiple suppliers.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of material costs and estimating required.
• Basic knowledge of applicable governmental policies, laws, and regulations affecting work activities.
• Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex controls projects required.
• Skilled in operating the listed tools and equipment and some skill in basic CAD, Industrial Controls, computers, networks, and PLCs.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain cost data, reports, and systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to contractors, developers, employees, supervisors, consultants, governmental agency representatives, and the general public.
• Detail oriented with the ability to evaluate market conditions and negotiate with multiple suppliers.

Skills

• Arrive at cost estimates on complex controls projects.
• Operate the listed tools and equipment.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain cost data, reports, and systems.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Evaluate market conditions and negotiate with multiple suppliers.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!

Pay

Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.

Schedule

Not specified.