Summary
Location
Stamford
Salary
$90k - $150k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Pavarini Northeast Construction in Stamford CT, part of STO Building Group, is looking to add a Purchasing Agent.
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing the procurement, delivery, and management of critical equipment and materials that require extended lead times for construction or project-based work. This role involves collaborating with owners, vendors, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all necessary equipment and materials are available and delivered on time to meet project deadlines and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procurement Management:
- Identify and coordinate the procurement of long lead items, including, equipment, materials, and specialized parts.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and vendors to ensure proper selection and timely procurement of items that have extended delivery schedules.
- Maintain and update procurement schedules and delivery timelines for long lead items.
- Assist in the pricing of terms, and delivery dates with suppliers.
- Vendor and Supplier Coordination:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers of long lead items.
- Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to track the production and shipment status of long lead items.
- Resolve any issues related to delays, shortages, or quality control concerns with suppliers.
- Logistics and Delivery Scheduling:
- Work with logistics teams to arrange for the timely and safe delivery of long lead items to project sites or storage facilities.
- Coordinate with the project team to ensure that all required equipment is on-site when needed, factoring in any potential delays or disruptions.
- Prepare and manage delivery schedules, including shipping, customs clearance, and handling.
- Inventory and Documentation Management:
- Maintain accurate records of all long lead equipment and material orders, including purchase orders, delivery schedules, and receipts.
- Track the inventory of long lead items, ensuring all necessary items are accounted for and delivered to the site.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations regarding equipment and material sourcing, handling, and delivery.
- Problem-Solving and Risk Management:
- Proactively identify potential delays or issues with long lead items and address them before they impact project timelines.
- Develop contingency plans in case of procurement delays or unforeseen changes in delivery schedules.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving any equipment-related problems that arise during the project phase.
- Collaboration and Reporting:
- Communicate regularly with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to provide updates on the status of long lead items.
- Generate reports and track metrics related to procurement and delivery performance.
- Collaborate with the project management team to adjust plans or schedules based on updated information.
- Quality Control and Inspection:
- Ensure that all long lead equipment and materials meet the required specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Coordinate inspections and quality checks of received equipment and materials before they are dispatched for use in the field.
Compensation: 90,000 – 150,000+ based on experience.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings
Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
EEO Statement:
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Founded in 1896, Pavarini North East is proud of its 127-year history working across the Northeast region, and becoming an integral member of STOBG in 1996. Today, we remain at the forefront of the construction industry by adapting to the changing marketplace while remaining true to our fundamental commitment to quality construction and client satisfaction. Currently, more than 80% of our business stems from existing clients, which we support from our office in downtown Stamford.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
Other facts
About STO Building Group
The STO Building Group is a privately-owned family of top-tier builders who operate collaboratively, innovate uniquely, and join powerfully to put our clients first. Unlike any construction company in the industry, each of our 14 builders is empowered to stay true to their distinct business model and heritage while sharing coveted construction resources—like real-time data, lessons learned, trade relationships, bonding, and buying power. Drawing on each other’s strengths, we can tackle literally any type of new building, renovation, or repositioning project—from residential and commercial towers, data centers, hospitals, and warehouses to laboratories, museums, hotels, and places of learning. That’s the power of our 5,700-person platform at work.
Learn more about us at stobuildinggroup.com
The STO Building Group family of builders includes:
Abbott Construction, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Govan Brown, Layton Construction, LF Driscoll, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, RC Andersen, Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Structure Tone International and STO Mission Critical.
STO Building Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
What you'll do
- The Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing the procurement, delivery, and management of critical equipment and materials for construction projects. This includes collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure timely availability and compliance with project specifications.
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