The purchasing agent:
Purchases materials
Manages trade contractors to maintain a competitive edge on costs
Meets the company’s standards for quality; reliability, and overall performance of subcontractors and suppliers
Ensures that materials are purchased at the best prices as well as, for the most qualified trade contractors
Develops and maintains a base of qualified trade contractors and suppliers
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Recruits, selects, and maintains a base of qualified, superior and motivated trade partners and suppliers with mutually beneficial relationships
Negotiates prices, terms, and rebates with suppliers, manufacturers, and trade partners,
Negotiates and contracts best pricing for the longest period as possible
Assists in maintaining accurate standard specifications and scopes of work for each cost type
Assists in maintaining accurate standard specifications and scopes of work for each cost type.
The purchasing agent position is eligible for remote work after training period is completeTelecommuting is an available option for this role so long as productive standards required of the position is maintained.
