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    Purchasing Agent - Austin, United States - Performance Contracting Group, Inc.

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    Company Overview:

    Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

    Job Description:

    PCI is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent for its Austin 549 operations based in Austin, TX. This individual will be responsible for the following duties.

    Primary

    • Writing and maintaining all Purchase Orders
    • Monitor email box for PO requests
    • Maintaining Pricing within PCIs PO system
    • Collaborate with Operations to closeout all POs
    • Communicates with vendors on process improvements, concerns/issues
    • Works with warehouse manager as needed for material purchasing
    • Supports A/P admin as needed pick up/will call POs, PO corrections, etc.
    • Maintain Under 1,000 purchase order log
    • Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
    • Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.

    Secondary

    • Assist and provide support to Project Team, as needed
    • Respond to incoming callers and visitors with excellent customer service skills
    • Responsible for ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory
    • Assist with Responsible for on-site catering and general coordination duties for meetings and events
    • Assist maintaining equipment logs
    • Develop and maintain vendor relationships
    Requirements:

    Basic Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in administration or related discipline, or comparable work experience
    • 2+ years of construction experience, with 1+ year of purchasing experience
    • Extensive knowledge of:
      • Material work planning and methods engineering processes and procedures
      • Negotiating best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
      • Warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures

    Minimum Requirements:

    • General knowledge of trade tools, equipment and materials used in the construction industry
    • Must have strong organization skills and high attention to detail
    • Must be a self-starter and able to multitask
    • Ability to work both individually and in a team environment, particularly on a project site/office trailer environment
    • Strong oral and written communication capabilities
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Display critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
    • Possess willingness to seek out additional responsibilities and professional development opportunities
    • Must have flexibility related to scheduling and hours (start and end time may occasionally vary)

    Preferred Requirements:

    • Construction industry knowledge or experience
    • Experience with managing purchase orders
    • Local to Austin Metro area
    Benefits:

    At Performance Contracting our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

    In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

    • Competitive pay
    • Incentive bonus plan
    • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
    • Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
    • Life insurance, accidental death and disability benefits
    • Employee assistance program (EAP)
    • Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

    PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

    PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

    Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of 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.

    NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

    Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place. Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third party vendor.

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