Purchasing Agent

RealREPP; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

RealREPP partners with a growing, stable organization to hire a Purchasing Agent. The role focuses on procuring materials for construction projects, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery. You will coordinate with field staff, PMs, and A/P to resolve issues and optimize procurement processes.

The position requires 2+ years in construction procurement, strong purchasing knowledge, and effective communication. Collaboration and continuous improvement are key in this team.

Qualifications

• AA degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years preferred; minimum 3 years in the construction industry recommended.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices, systems, and procurement.
• Negotiation skills to procure items timely and at competitive prices.
• Excellent time management handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and quality-focused mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment.
• Collaborates effectively with suppliers, customers, PMs, field staff, and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills material requisitions from field staff and fabrication shop.
• Procures products at competitive prices and ensures on-time delivery.
• Collaborates with A/P and PMs to resolve problem invoices and payments.
• Assists in bid documents preparation and bidder list creation.
• Coordinates procurement of goods, services, and supplies, including raw materials.
• Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on overdue orders.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Negotiation

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Continuous improvement

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

AA degree preferred

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, is currently teaming with a growing, stable, and nationally recognized organization to assist them in hiring a Purchasing Agent in undefined, undefined.

Position Details

• Fulfills material requisitions from field staff, estimating or fabrication shop, procures and ensures product is ordered at a competitive price and delivery of product to user within required timeframes.
• Partners with staff and management to eliminate waste and streamline systems. Partners closely with A/P and Project Management to quickly resolve problem invoices and remits for payment within an acceptable time frame.
• Assists in compiling and preparing bid documents and bidders list, including inquiry preparations, request for bids and recommendations for award of contract.
• Coordinates and assists project managers and other job functions in procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies. Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to supplier activities.
• Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on past-due purchase orders.

Qualifications

• 2 year AA degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices, systems, and practices.
• Good ability to effectively negotiate and procure items in a timely manner.
• Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required.
• Strong product knowledge of pipe, valves, and fittings for Plumbing / mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using spreadsheet, word processing, data base software, and experience using ERP software. (COINS preferred)
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.