Purchasing Agent - Phoenix

RealREPP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Professional development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

RealREPP is seeking a Purchasing Agent responsible for quoting, procurement, and delivery of specified products and/or services from qualified suppliers within company policies. The role involves evaluating best solutions for cost, quality, and delivery, and ensuring timely fulfillment of requisitions.

Responsibilities include negotiating favorable terms, coordinating with project teams and A/P, assisting with bid documents, and managing purchase orders to support project success.

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.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong product knowledge of pipe, valves, and fittings for Plumbing / mechanical systems.
• Experience using ERP software (COINS preferred).
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management, field staff, and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills material requisitions, procures at competitive price, ensures on-time delivery.
• Collaborates with staff to eliminate waste and streamline systems; resolve problem invoices with A/P.
• Assists in compiling bid documents and bidders list for award recommendations.
• Coordinates with project managers and staff to procure goods and services; resolve supplier issues.
• Coordinates bulk deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and manages purchase orders; follows up on past-due orders.

Skills

Purchasing practices

Negotiation skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cost optimization

Team collaboration

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

3+ years construction industry experience

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for executing the quoting, procurement, and delivery of specified products and/or services from qualified suppliers and subcontractors within established Company policies and practices. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for determining and making recommendations for the best evaluated solution for the Company with respect to cost, quality, delivery, National Supply Agreement and other similar elements.

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

• 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.*