Senior Purchasing Agent

RealREPP; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and vacation

Training/professional development

Job summary

RealREPP is partnering with a growing, nationally recognized organization to hire a Sr. Purchasing Agent in undefined, undefined.

The role oversees quoting, procurement, and delivery of products and services, negotiating best value and coordinating with field staff, PM, and accounting to resolve issues and maintain schedules. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction procurement, strong negotiation and ERP experience, and excellent communication and project coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices, systems, and processes.
• Ability to negotiate and procure items in a timely manner.
• Excellent time management with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills material requisitions from field staff, estimates or fabrication shop, and procures to ensure timely delivery at competitive prices.
• Coordinates with A/P and Project Management to resolve problem invoices and ensure timely remittance for payment.
• Assists in preparing bid documents, bidders lists, inquiries, and recommendations for award of contract.
• Procures goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies; coordinates with project managers and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on past‑due orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Presentation skills

ERP software

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

COINS ERP

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 Sr. Purchasing Agent in undefined, undefined.

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 with 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 5 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.*