Purchasing Agent

Isuitellc; Granite City, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Discretionary Company Con-""

Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

iSuite L.L.C. is seeking a qualified Purchasing Agent to join our Granite City, IL team. The role supports our purchasing and accounting functions, with a primary focus on supplier selection, PO processing, and on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment while meeting deadlines. Construction exposure is a plus, and in-office work is the norm at Granite City.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint software is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of PVF materials and the construction industry is encouraged.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpretation skills.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with ownership mentality.

Responsibilities

• Process material and equipment rental purchase order requests daily.
• Select reliable suppliers based on quality and cost-efficiency.
• Enter and file purchase orders into Vista by Viewpoint.
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm delivery and price.
• Reconcile and file vendor order acknowledgements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for PO details.
• Coordinate with vendors and warehouse staff to confirm deliveries.
• Obtain quotes from multiple vendors as needed.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

iSuite

Purchasing Agent

1616 Cleveland Blvd
Granite City, IL 62040

Salary: 55,000.00 - 65,000.00 USD / YEAR

iSuite L.L.C. is seeking a qualified professional to join our Purchasing team in Granite City, IL. iSuite is a business support services organization formed in 2023. The organization provides business development and pursuit, estimating, safety, accounting, human resources, information technology, marketing, and training services to clients within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry. This shared-services company supports the IMI business units and provides a uniform, employee-based culture founded on our Support the Build mentality. This mentality aligns with our employee-owned company so that all personnel take an owner’s mindset approach to our business. iSuite is headquartered in Nashville, TN and has branches in Granite City, IL, Chesterfield, MO and Charlotte , NC.IMI was recently awarded 1st Place at the Best Places to Work Awards hosted by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Our ideal candidate for a Purchasing Agent will have 1-3+ years of experience in a purchasing or accounting role. This candidate will have experience taking a “hands on” role and will possess a general understanding of how Purchasing and accounting roles relate to each other. This candidate should demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative work environment. Construction experience is preferred; however, we welcome those who are eager to learn. The primary location for this role will be in our Granite City, IL office.

Primary responsibilities for iSuite’s Purchasing Agent include:

• Process material and equipment rental purchase order requests daily.
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Enter and file purchase orders into Vista by Viewpoint software system.
• Work with vendors to place the purchase order and ensure delivery information and pricing is accurate.
• Reconcile and file vendor order acknowledgements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to obtain purchase order details as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors and warehouse/shop staff to confirm delivery of materials when needed.
• Obtain material or rental quotes from multiple vendors as requested by Project Managers
  

Primary qualifications for iSuite’s Purchasing Agent include:

• 1 – 3+ years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint software is a plus.
• Perform efficiently in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work within an environment with deadlines, and when tasked with multiple duties your attention to detail stays consistent.
  
• Basic knowledge of PVF materials and the construction industry is encouraged.
• Ability to work under pressure within a fast-paced environment.
• Possessing exceptional communication (both oral and written) and interpretation skills
• Working with others within the organization with a positive, helpful attitude; taking ownership of the role and seeking ways to improve processes.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY iSuite L.L.C?

At the IMI companies, we don’t just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. IMI knows that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why IMI companies work every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. Our family-first approach and commitment to work-life balance are just a couple of the things that make the IMI companies an ideal career destination.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our team AND a part of our solution,

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