Construction Purchasing Agent - Santa Clara, United States - Joseph J. Albanese

Joseph J. Albanese

Verified Company

Santa Clara, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Joseph J. Albanese, Inc., is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Agent for our team. This position will report to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for purchasing equipment and construction materials.

Voted "Best Place to Work" for the past 5 years in a row, JJA is a dynamic, fun environment with significant career opportunities to further grow and develop professionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive written requisitions for materials and equipment from project managers and/or field operations.
Review and source materials and equipment in accordance with established company practices and procedures.
Solicit quotations from vendors. Review, analyze and present findings to management with emphasis on best economic value and defined company procurement objectives.
Generate purchase orders through company purchasing system.
Responsible for the tracking and expediting of all orders.
Review materials upon receipt for accuracy. Enter materials into inventory system.
Support estimating department by contacting vendors for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment in the preparation of bids.
Solicit and prepare submittal documentation in support of project management.
Coordinate and document supplier certificates of compliance with project managers.
Perform additional duties as directed by the Controller.

NOTE:
These duties listed are meant to describe the general scope of the work. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs within the organization.

QUALIFICATONS:

Minimum of High School Degree or equivalent required.
2 + years of construction material purchasing experience.
Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accounting.
Ability to establish and maintain vendor and staff relations.
Proven problemsolving abilities, critical thinking skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multitask and have strong organization skills.
Strong work ethic, team player, ability to work with mínimal supervision.

OTHER:

General work environment sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, bending.
Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.

WHY JOIN JJA
Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.

provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.