Senior Purchasing Agent

Position Responsibilities

• Handle all specialty buys including, but not limited to, glass, aluminum and gaskets
• Solid knowledge of specific materials and suppliers – glazing IGU, glazing coatings, aluminum extrusions, architectural windows, various metal panel finishes including aluminum and stainless steel, brick, terracotta, and ACM
• Preparation of bid packages
• Prepare and administer purchase orders
• Daily interaction with external suppliers for procurement of construction/fabrication goods and services
• Analyze and evaluate proposals
• Perform price analysis
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships
• Use cost evaluations for development of pre-negotiation strategies
• Lead negotiations, agreement terms, PO documentation, and invoice reconciliation
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase agreements
• Negotiate term supply contracts, agreements and RFP’s
• Working knowledge of standard contract types
• Ensure continuous flow of materials to support production requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
• Work closely with senior management, production, engineering and suppliers to establish business building relationships

Position Requirements

• Prior purchasing experience with specialty items (glass aluminum, gaskets)
• Prior purchasing experience in façade, curtainwall, building enclosure industry (preferred)
• Detail and teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership of tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment