Purchasing Agent

RealREPP; Rosebud (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance (100

Annual bonus program

Parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Employee-owned company

Job summary

RealREPP is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support a growing construction-focused organization. You will manage requisitions, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery and cost effectiveness.

Role requires strong negotiation skills, ERP experience (COINS preferred), and a solid understanding of plumbing/mechanical materials. This is an on-site position with competitive benefits.

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.
• Excellent time management with multi-project handling.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong product knowledge of pipe, valves, and fittings for plumbing/mechanical systems.
• Experience with ERP software (COINS preferred).
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills material requisitions from field staff and fabrication shop, procures and ensures timely delivery.
• Partners with staff and management to streamline systems and resolve invoices for payment.
• Assists in compiling bid documents, bidders lists, and procurement recommendations.
• Coordinates with project managers for goods/services; resolves supplier issues.
• Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on past-due orders.

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.