Purchasing Agent / Cut to Size

Arizona Tile; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety 1st Organization

Competitive pay

H.S.A or H.R.A with Company Contribtі

401k Retirement Savings Program with 0

Job summary

Arizona Tile is seeking a Purchasing professional to support the Purchasing Manager and the Purchasing Cut to Size Manager in quoting future projects and maintaining current projects, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction purchasing, knowledge of AutoCAD, and strong customer service and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing experience in construction.
• Experience with stone, granite, or slabs is a plus.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Manager & Purchasing Cut to Size Manager in quoting future projects.
• Maintain current projects to meet customers' material needs and timelines.
• Inspect material upon arrival to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Produce project drawings using AutoCAD.
• Generate quotes based on drawings, pricing, freight, and tariffs.
• Analyze purchasing reports to determine inventory needs and stock levels.
• Source materials when primary sources are unavailable.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Self-starter / proactive

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Arizona Tile is a leading, nationally recognized tile and slab distributor. We offer high-quality products and unparalleled service to our customers across the West Coast. With 800+ employees in over 10 states, our success comes from the founding concept that goodwill toward others, including our fellow employees, is good business. Working at Arizona Tile isn't just another job, it's a family!!

Our Commitment....

At our Company we are Committed to Supporting our Employees in providing an outstanding experience for our customers and by providing an environment that values hard work and dedication.

What We Offer.....

• Safety 1st Organization
• Competitive pay
• H.S.A or H.R.A with Company Contributions
• 401k Retirement Savings Program with discretionary employer match
• Progressive career development and training
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Service recognition and awards
• Family oriented environment with open communication, collaborative atmosphere, and team-building events

What You Will Do:

You will assist the Purchasing Manager & Purchasing Cut to Size Manager in quoting future projects and maintaining current projects to meet customers material needs and timeline.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Maintains extensive product knowledge, emphasizing the product for which he/she is responsible. Inspect material upon arrival to ensure quality.
• Produce project specific drawings using AutoCAD.
• Generate project specific quotes. Create quote based on the drawings and factory pricing, using current freight, duty rates, tariffs, etc. Assemble quote packet and provide to the Sales Team.
• Analyzes purchasing reports to determine inventory requirements. Interprets inventory demand using system reports, keeping sufficient material on hand to meet the demand of the whole system and anticipating potential shortages. Works to develop solutions when stock is out.
• Stays current on regional issues that might affect the production or shipment of material at the source.
• Sources materials for sales and order desk staffs when primary source is out of stock, or when material is not a normally inventoried item.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: 2+ years of prior purchasing experience in construction. Prior work experience with stone, granite, or slabs is a plus.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Functional Skills:
  • Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to provide individualized service.
  • A self-starter who proactively finds solutions to meet our customer needs with an ability to multi-task to handle various methods of customer interaction/needs (in person, phone, other).
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy with processing orders.
  • Good math skills to calculate pricing, discounts, interest, along with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Technology Aptitude/Other: AUTOCAD experience needed.
• Language Skills: Good written and excellent verbal communication skills to work with our customers (in person or by telephone) and to communicate with all levels of the organization