Purchasing Agent (FT)

Drake Cement and Materials
Paulden, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2022 CLOSED ON 1/6/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent (FT) position at Drake Cement and Materials?

Welcome to the Drake companies, the Southwest's leading supplier of cement and aggregate building materials. It is our mission to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services, while maintaining environmental and social responsibility and a strong focus on our most valuable resource, our employees. The Drake companies are growing rapidly, and we invite you to explore our site to find out more about us.

Position Overview:
Apply highly effective and efficient procurement processes and systems to ensure the availability and quality of materials required to serve the company.

Responsibilities:
  • Review material requirement planning (MRP) orders in SAP (System generated requests) and manually generated requests, gathers quotes.
  • Create and verify accurate information to order placing efficiently in SAP-GUI for procurement of parts.
  • Verify the requisitions with requestors from all departments and coordinate with Sr. Buyer to ensure buying practices are efficient.
  • Ensure products are delivered in a timely manner, and quality of the goods received is satisfactory
  • Update Certificates of Insurance in Square 9 and Contractors Corner.
  • Compares prices amongst various vendors in order to make sound purchasing decisions.
  • Orders goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis in order to maintain certain inventory levels.
  • Research and recommend vendors for obtaining specifications, criteria, and other information for goods.
  • Reconciliation of invoices for administrative purchases such as water, coffee and other supplies and services such as trash pickup.
  • Attend daily plant operation coordination meetings.
  • Assist warehouse crew when needed moving parts and equipment.
  • Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 6 months in a purchasing position.
  • 1-2 years of industry experience in mining or related field.
  • Efficient in SAP/MM module.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Accounting Software (SQ9).
  • Negotiation/Business skills highly preferred.
Benefits:
  • Competitive Wages Dependent on Experience.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.
  • 401k Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Room for Growth Opportunities.
  • Health Savings Account.
  • Positive Work Environment.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Salary : $36,300 - $45,900

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