Purchasing Agent at Jobot

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

About the Job

Purchasing Agent - Residential Construction - Charleston SC

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cassidy Moyer
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Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our construction team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing our purchasing activities and ensuring cost-effective operations. You will be tasked with overseeing the purchasing of goods and services, managing vendor relationships, and conducting cost analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in purchasing, budgeting, cost analysis, and vendor management, particularly within the residential construction and home building sectors. Must have residential construction experience!

Why join us?

Family-oriented Company
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Local Orlando-based Company
Growth Opportunities

Job Details

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process efficiency.
Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution.
Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with our company's policies and procedures.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand for services and products.
Conduct regular vendor evaluations to ensure that our suppliers meet our standards of price, quality, delivery times and ethical sourcing practices.
Analyze invoices to ensure correct products have been received at the agreed upon price and terms.
Conduct cost analysis to set benchmarks for expenditure and monitor ongoing costs.
Oversee residential construction purchasing and home building materials procurement.
Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
Prepare detailed budgets and present cost reports to senior management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Purchasing role, preferably within the Finance industry.
Proven experience with Purchasing, Purchase Orders, Budgeting, Budgets, Cost Analysis, Material Purchasing, Monitoring materials and costs, Vendor Management.
Experience in Residential Construction and Home Building is highly desirable.
Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong understanding of the market dynamics and sound business judgement.
Ability to work well with a team and to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing software.

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