Construction Procurement Agent I, II, Senior

Position SummaryResponsible 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 requirementsRequest quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentationActively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectivesWork directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project ManagersInterview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery scheduleMaintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventoriesPrepares engineering instructions for shop drawing processClearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations teamEnsures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate

Other DutiesPlease 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 customersTakes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customersCommitted to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely mannerStrong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to doCreates a personal connection with customers - smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectfulPositive 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 processAbility to clearly communicate risks and opportunitiesBasic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects

Understands project plans and specificationsIndependently performance most assignments with instructionWorks autonomously at timesSeeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standardsEngages in company cultureOpen to feedback and flexible to changeProficient in MS Office SuiteEfficient written and verbal communication skillsStrong 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 processAbility to navigate and mitigate risk, communicate these strategies to the teamWorks on medium sized projects

Intermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projectsAbility to lead an assignment/special project from start to finishMakes decisions independently depending on level of complexityFunctions autonomously most of the timeAbility to be strategic/think critically and analyticallyInitiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departmentsContributes to the company above and beyond positionAssist 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 accountableManages and maintains vendor relationshipsCapitalizes on potential opportunities for companywide advantagesWorks on large and complex projectsAbility to stand in for operations teams as needed

Advanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projectsExposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexityIndependent decision makingFully autonomous in positionDirects activities; offers recommendations and solutionsDemonstrates problem solving and mature judgement in anticipating and solving issuesAssist in development/mentoring of Level 1 & 2; may have multiple direct reportsMay assist with hiring and performance reviews