Job Title: Construction Procurement Agent / Purchasing Clerk (Construction Industry) Location: San Jose, CA Schedule: Full-time Position Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
About the Opportunity
A growing construction organization in the San Jose metro area is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Procurement Agent / Purchasing Clerk to support purchasing operations and project cost management. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with construction industry experience who excels at vendor negotiations, material sourcing, and budget tracking. Working closely with project managers, finance teams, and field personnel, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials are procured efficiently, delivered on time, and aligned with project budgets. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact construction projects while gaining valuable long-term career experience.
Duties
Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing solutions
Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and project-related suppliesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products and reliable delivery schedules
Analyze pricing trends and identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs and improve efficiencies
Partner with project managers and finance teams to support budgeting and cost-control initiatives
Monitor project expenditures and assist with reporting cost variances and procurement metrics
Resolve purchase order, invoice, and vendor discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, vendor information, and procurement activities
Requirements
Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or construction materials management
Knowledge of construction procurement processes, materials, and industry best practices
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build productive supplier relationships
Experience performing cost analysis, budget tracking, and expense management
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment
Proficiency with purchasing systems, Microsoft Office, and data tracking tools
Ability to work onsite in San Jose, CA
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Express Office: San Jose
1798 Technology Drive
Suite 139
San Jose, CA 95110
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$25–$32 Per Hour
Skills
Best Practicesunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Engineeringunmatched
Cost Reportingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Expense Managementunmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
Materials Managementunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operating Systemsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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