Purchasing Agent

Position Purpose

The Purchasing Agent provides advanced professional procurement for a wide variety of materials, supplies, equipment and/or services, and provides guidance and assistance to the Company.

Essential Functions

• Oversees purchasing activities necessary to acquire materials, equipment, and services of the required quality at the lowest evaluated cost
• Coordinates availability of materials to the point of use at the time required by the contract
• Utilizes Sx.e on a daily basis to assess the needs of the Department and maintain a balanced level of inventory
• Builds, manages, and maintains professional, long-term customer and business relationships and partnerships
• Reviews, tracks, and approves Purchase Orders and Acknowledgements
• Audits invoices and resolves discrepancies
• Coordinates and/or prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed
• Manages all paperwork and electronic files in a timely and organized way
• Inputs and maintains new product lines into Sx.e as needed
• Grows and maintains relationships with vendors
• Analyzes supplier information to assess cost and schedule risks
• Regularly interacts with other Departments (Accounting, Sales, etc.)
• Communicates with yard personnel as needed
• Flexible/non-traditional schedule may be required, and some travel
• Performs other necessary functions as assigned

Qualifications Preferred

Knowledge

• 1-3 years related experience in building material sales, construction, inventory, or related field
• Some college education preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Sx.e
• Comfortable with learning and using new technologies
• Sufficient experience with the Microsoft Office suite

Interpersonal

• A positive attitude and the ability to maintain professional, long-term co-worker, customer, vendor, and business relationships
• Service-oriented and a dedication to win customers 'for life'
• Strong professional verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of management
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, simultaneous projects, and conflicting deadlines
• An innovative approach to resolving problems and delivering results
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment