JOB TITLE: PURCHASING AGENT II-MID LEVEL
SUPERVISOR: PURCHASING MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS:
2–4 years of construction or industrial material purchasing experience, preferably in tank or steel projects.
Strong ability to read drawings and produce accurate material takeoffs.
Proficient with ERP systems (Viewpoint preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
Experience selecting vendors strategically based on material, cost, and lead time.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with drafters, engineers, and project managers.
Able to meet deadlines and adapt to changing project needs.
Must be capable of performing all tasks listed under Purchasing Agent I qualifications and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS :
Interpret full project drawing sets, designs, and estimates to develop material takeoffs.
Create tank plate and structural steel lists independently with minimal drafting support.
Issue and manage purchase orders for project materials such as plate, pipe, and structural items.
Work directly with project managers, engineers, and drafters to verify scope and delivery needs.
Identify appropriate vendors based on historical pricing, product types, and competitiveness.
Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor quotes; monitor deliveries and lead times.
Provide pricing insights and vendor recommendations to estimating.
Resolve discrepancies between estimates, drawings, and vendor information.
Ensure purchasing activities align with project budgets and schedules.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS :
Assist in vendor performance evaluations or vendor scorecard maintenance.
Support refinement of internal procurement tools, templates, and workflows.
Participate in internal project planning or kickoff meetings.
Assist with purchasing data cleanup or ERP system organization.
SCHEDULE :
Daily hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a half-hour lunch. Occasional extended hours may be required depending on workload or deadlines.
WORK CONDITIONS :
Work in an office environment at a desk with occasional walks through the shop with appropriate PPE.
This is an employment at will position.
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