Purchasing Agent at Jobot
Hermitage, TN 37076
About the Job
Purchasing Agent - Mt. Juliet TN - Residential Construction exp. a must!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cassidy Moyer
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Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are on the hunt for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our fast-paced residential construction team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in shaping the success of our projects by ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on challenges, enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, and is passionate about making a significant impact on the bottom line. Residential construction experience a must!
Why join us?
Job Details
Responsibilities:
As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cassidy Moyer
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are on the hunt for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our fast-paced residential construction team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in shaping the success of our projects by ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on challenges, enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, and is passionate about making a significant impact on the bottom line. Residential construction experience a must!
Why join us?
- Locally owned company
- 30 years of business
- Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits
Job Details
Responsibilities:
As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for:
- Developing, leading, and executing purchasing strategies
- Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms
- Partnering with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
- Forecasting price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Performing cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Assessing, managing, and mitigating risks
- Seeking and partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers
- Determining quantity and timing of deliveries
- Monitoring and forecasting upcoming levels of demand
- Managing the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensuring that all purchasing agents are meeting their personal performance standards
- Collaborating with the project management team to determine necessary materials and services for each project
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within the construction industry
- Proven experience in commercial or residential construction
- Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems
- Proven abilities in negotiation, supplier management, and contract management
- Experience in inventory management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management
- Proficiency in budgeting, project management, materials management, and vendor management
- Strong skills in cost analysis, communication, problem-solving, estimating, and purchasing
- Exceptional ability to strategize, solve problems, and make decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional negotiation skills and a knack for networking
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and mathematical skills
- A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
50,000 - 75,000 /year