Purchasing Agent
Caldwell Tanks, Inc.
Procures materials, manages orders, negotiates contracts, and tracks inventory.
4 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Louisville, KY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Fabrication
Construction
Project Management
Civil
Turnkey/EPC
Mechanical contracting
Electrical and controls
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Grain
Coal
Energy
Chemical
Industrial
Oil
Role
What you would be doing
procurement
purchase orders
inventory management
material takeoff
bid review
supplier resolution
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
- Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
- Prepares purchase orders or bid requests for items, materials, or services of a technical and specialized nature.
- Determines needs for required purchases based on inventory levels.
- Resolves purchase order and invoice differences with suppliers, as to wrong deliveries, payments, invoices, credits, payment terms, and duplicate billings.
- Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Performs material take-offs from AutoCAD prints for production needs.
- Expedites delivery of goods to users.
What you bring
autocad
primavera
sage
crm
bachelor's
problem solving
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Knowledge of Database software; Microsoft Office Suite, Sage, Primavera 6, AutoCAD, TimberScan, P6, and CRM.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or University or 5 years of purchasing experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Construction, steel fabrication, or project management experience is a plus.
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Company
Overview
500,000 Gal
Water Tower Capacity
Constructed a 500,000-gallon elevated water tower, showcasing their expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Founded in 1887, the company began with steel and wood tank production and has evolved over more than a century.
- Operating from its Louisville, KY headquarters and fabrication plants, Caldwell serves North America with turnkey design, fabrication, and field erection.
- It tackles major infrastructure, from community water towers to industrial vessels for oil & gas, chemical, power, and food & beverage sectors.
- Its engineering team spans civil, structural, mechanical, chemical, and electrical disciplines, ensuring full-spectrum project control.
- Caldwell holds prestigious certifications—ISO 9001:2015 and ASME U/U2/R—enabling pressure vessels and spheres manufacturing.
- Notable projects include molten salt thermal storage tanks for a solar plant and whimsical landmarks like the ‘World’s Largest Ketchup Bottle.’
- They’ve earned accolades such as multiple STI/SPFA Steel Tank of the Year awards and recognition as America’s Best Small Employer in 2023.
- Aided by sister company Preload, they also deliver concrete LNG tanks and double‑wall cryogenic spheres, carving a niche in clean energy storage.
- Customer Focused: We are committed to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do.
- Safety First: Safety is our top priority in every aspect of our work.
- Innovation: We embrace new technologies and methods to stay ahead in the industry.
- Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals and create success for all.
Net Zero 2050
Climate Commitment
Aiming to achieve net zero emissions, demonstrating a strong dedication to reducing environmental impact.
- Strives for operational excellence while minimizing environmental impact.
- Actively works to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and support sustainable practices in all projects.
- Focus on sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies in construction and operations.
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