Purchasing Agent

Responsible for the purchase and/or lease of construction materials and equipment, permanent facility equipment and materials, and subcontracts.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor supplied items and subcontracts in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.
• Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder.
• Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders.
• Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery.
• When required, handle third party rental contracts and awards, renewals, and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders.
• Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting; delivery requirements with vendor and supervision; quality requirements with Engineering and Quality Control, as appropriate.
• Prepare all required documentations for each purchase order.
• Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required.
• This position is required to drive.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).