Purchasing Agent-Mission Critical

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate competitive vendor pricing, service, and product availability to procure material and equipment as requisitioned.
• Source materials, equipment, rough-in items, services as requested for projects and operations while ensuring compliance with approved vendors and buying agreements.
• Obtain competitive pricing through multiple bids and negotiate cost, lead times, rebates, and purchasing terms to achieve best overall value.
• Collaborate with project teams to align purchases with specifications, budgets, schedules, and job cost codes.
• Cook up deliveries to job sites, fabrication shops, yards, manufacturing facilities, and tool facilities; track back orders and expedite critical materials as needed.
• Optimize inventory levels by utilizing existing yard stock, negotiating product returns at project completion, or other means to support the goal of minimal long-term inventory.
• Analyze pricing, usage, and purchasing trends to support cost control and informed sourcing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, vendor, and item master data within company systems; verify pricing changes and request new part numbers when required.
• Support Accounts Payable with PO-to-invoice validation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Proactively communicate and resolve supply chain risks, shortages, or delivery issues.
• Where applicable, support project teams with submittals and contract compliance packages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, follow-up, and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience working in purchasing or ERP systems (IFS and/or Vista by Viewpoint a plus).

Accountability

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Health, Safety, & Environmental - Safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day.
• Accreditations & Recognition - Highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry.
• Benefits & Rewards - Competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being.
• RK Foundation - Invest in the community through philanthropic efforts.
• RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program - Hands-on training and development opportunities.