Purchasing Agent

We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our construction team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing our purchasing activities and ensuring cost-effective operations. You will be tasked with overseeing the purchasing of goods and services, managing vendor relationships, and conducting cost analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in purchasing, budgeting, cost analysis, and vendor management, particularly within the residential construction and home building sectors. Must have residential construction experience!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process efficiency.
• Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with our company's policies and procedures.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand for services and products.
• Conduct regular vendor evaluations to ensure that our suppliers meet our standards of price, quality, delivery times and ethical sourcing practices.
• Analyze invoices to ensure correct products have been received at the agreed upon price and terms.
• Conduct cost analysis to set benchmarks for expenditure and monitor ongoing costs.
• Oversee residential construction purchasing and home building materials procurement.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
• Prepare detailed budgets and present cost reports to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Purchasing role, preferably within the Finance industry.
• Proven experience with Purchasing, Purchase Orders, Budgeting, Budgets, Cost Analysis, Material Purchasing, Monitoring materials and costs, Vendor Management.
• Experience in Residential Construction and Home Building is highly desirable.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the market dynamics and sound business judgement.
• Ability to work well with a team and to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing software.