Position: Purchasing Agent – Graywolf Integrated Construction Company

Reports to: Purchasing Director 

Department: Purchasing

Status: Regular Full Time Position – Non-Exempt 

Position Value Proposition 

Purchasing agents play a critical role in the Purchasing Department as they are the first line point of contact with the field construction team. They receive requisitions, solicit proposals for those requisitions, identify new vendors, ensure compliance with corporate vendor agreements, timely purchase them using the MRP system and other internal system tools. Once the order is placed, Purchasing Agent will work with field teams to properly receive the items that are delivered in the field. Purchasing Agents oversee and coordinates various functions of business for a specific group of products while acting as an intermediator between suppliers and internal customers. Including but not limited to, purchasing, accounting, and relationship management. This role is also responsible for price negotiation, staying informed of industry trends, communicating market conditions with our profit center locations, and continually searching for cost saving options.

Core Responsibilities 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed, .Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company) 

Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position: 

Core Competencies:

Work Experience

Minimum of five (2) years of experience directly related purchasing experience. Preferably in the industrial construction industry.

Education/Training

High school diploma or equivalent with demonstrable progress towards professional certification (for example APICS) or industry specific education or training. Associates or Bachelors degree a plus.

Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses

As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position. Specialized Knowledge is also required in the following areas: 

Software & Technology

Position will require the frequent use of MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Blue Beam PDF Software. Oracle system proficiency is a plus.

Work Environment 

Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position. This position is indoors and may sit for long periods of eight (8) hours or more per day. Position requires ability to lift and carry shop drawings on occasion. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

Graywolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer with and Affirmative Action Plan.

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