Purchasing Agent II

Advance Tank and Construction; Wellington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to oversee procurement for projects, ensuring materials meet project specifications and costs. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor management skills and be proficient in using ERP systems and Excel. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in material purchasing will contribute to our construction projects significantly.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of construction or industrial material purchasing experience.
• Strong ability to read drawings and produce accurate material takeoffs.
• Experience selecting vendors strategically based on material, cost, and lead time.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for materials like plate, pipe, and structural items.
• Create tank plate and structural steel lists independently.
• Work directly with project managers, engineers, and drafters to verify scope.

Skills

Communication

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Material Takeoffs

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

JOB TITLE: PURCHASING AGENT II-MID LEVEL

SUPERVISOR: PURCHASING MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

2–4 years of construction or industrial material purchasing experience, preferably in tank or steel projects.

Strong ability to read drawings and produce accurate material takeoffs.

Proficient with ERP systems (Viewpoint preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

Experience selecting vendors strategically based on material, cost, and lead time.

Strong communication skills and ability to work with drafters, engineers, and project managers.

Able to meet deadlines and adapt to changing project needs.

Must be capable of performing all tasks listed under Purchasing Agent I qualifications and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS:

Interpret full project drawing sets, designs, and estimates to develop material takeoffs.

Create tank plate and structural steel lists independently with minimal drafting support.

Issue and manage purchase orders for project materials such as plate, pipe, and structural items.

Work directly with project managers, engineers, and drafters to verify scope and delivery needs.

Identify appropriate vendors based on historical pricing, product types, and competitiveness.

Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor quotes; monitor deliveries and lead times.

Provide pricing insights and vendor recommendations to estimating.

Resolve discrepancies between estimates, drawings, and vendor information.

Ensure purchasing activities align with project budgets and schedules.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS:

Assist in vendor performance evaluations or vendor scorecard maintenance.

Support refinement of internal procurement tools, templates, and workflows.

Participate in internal project planning or kickoff meetings.

Assist with purchasing data cleanup or ERP system organization.

SCHEDULE:

Daily hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a half-hour lunch. Occasional extended hours may be required depending on workload or deadlines.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Work in an office environment at a desk with occasional walks through the shop with appropriate PPE.

This is an employment at will position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

401(k)

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