Purchasing Agent

Sunbelt Modular, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Modular, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage the procurement of materials for multiple modular construction projects. The role focuses on timely delivery, accurate inventory, and cost-effective purchasing strategies.

The candidate will work closely with Production, Sales, and Engineering to ensure material availability, quality, and compliance with project specifications. A minimum of two years in purchasing within a modular construction context is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Understanding of modular building construction process.
• Ability to read blueprints and identify raw materials used in the construction process.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase material for all projects.
• Schedule materials ahead of production requirements "just in time".
• Order shortages on a daily basis.
• Purchase standard materials for cycle counts.
• Maintain purchasing project files.
• Search for new products and innovative ideas.
• Advise Purchasing Manager of price changes.
• Assist in inventory entry and prices of inventory write-ins.
• Provide the Production, Sales and Engineering departments with information on material availability and technical details.
• Assist Purchasing Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Position Objective

This position is responsible for purchasing the assigned materials and commodities and ensuring those materials are delivered in time to support current production.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Purchase material for all projects
• Schedule materials ahead of production requirements "just in time"
• Order shortages on daily basis
• Purchase standard materials for cycle counts
• Maintain purchasing project files
• Search for new products and innovative ideas
• Advise Purchasing Manager of all price changes
• Assist in inventory entry and prices out inventory write-ins
• Provide the Production Department and other departments with accurate information regarding special situations which affect the availability of materials
• Provide the Sales and Engineering Departments with technical information on special material
• Assist Purchasing Manager as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position is also expected to:

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients
• Be very detail oriented and well organized
• Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
• Be skilled at problem solving and analysis

Requirements

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Understanding of modular building construction process
• Ability to read blueprints and usage of raw materials during the construction process
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience

Job Requirements

• Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment)
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while managing purchasing activities, use a computer with repetitive hand and wrist movements, maintain attention to detail when reviewing orders and inventory, and occasionally walk the warehouse and lift or move materials up to 25 lbs.