Position Summary
Responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Review specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements
Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation
Actively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives
Work directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers
Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories
Prepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process
Clearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team
Ensures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Customer Service Skills:
Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
Positive attitude
Purchasing Agent I:
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
0 – 4 years of experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Leads the project team while in purchasing process
Ability to clearly communicate risks and opportunities
Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Understands project plans and specifications
Independently performance most assignments with instruction
Works autonomously at times
Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
Engages in company culture
Open to feedback and flexible to change
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Efficient written and verbal communication skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented
Purchasing Agent II:
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum Qualifications
4 – 7 years of experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Drives the project team through purchasing process
Ability to navigate and mitigate risk, communicate these strategies to the team
Works on medium sized projects
Intermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Ability to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish
Makes decisions independently depending on level of complexity
Functions autonomously most of the time
Ability to be strategic/think critically and analytically
Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments
Contributes to the company above and beyond position
Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1; may have direct reports
Sr. Purchasing Agent:
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High level of strategy, proactive engagement to move project through purchasing effectively; holds others accountable
Manages and maintains vendor relationships
Capitalizes on potential opportunities for companywide advantages
Works on large and complex projects
Ability to stand in for operations teams as needed
Advanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Exposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity
Independent decision making
Fully autonomous in position
Directs activities; offers recommendations and solutions
Demonstrates problem solving and mature judgement in anticipating and solving issues
Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1 & 2; may have multiple direct reports
May assist with hiring and performance reviews