Purchasing Agent

Overview

Procures materials, equipment, services for construction projects, managing suppliers and orders.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• vendor management
• cost analysis
• supplier sourcing
• inventory tracking
• negotiations

Tasks

Our client is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent to work in office in Bergen County, NJ. This individual will be responsible for procuring materials, equipment, and services for construction projects by sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and adherence to project budgets and schedules. -Collaborate with project management and accounting teams to align purchasing with budgets and project specifications. -Monitor and track inventory, delivery schedules, and vendor performance to avoid project delays. -Perform cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and support value engineering. -Issue, track and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project budgets and cost codes. -Serve as the primary point of contact for all purchasing and procurement activities. -Maintain vendor files and purchasing log. -Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure the best value for the company. -Ensure all purchasing activities comply with policies, project specifications, and industry standards. -Monitor and manage open purchase orders -Source and evaluate suppliers, obtaining competitive bids and quotes for materials, equipment, and services. -Assist with administrative duties including communicating and answering inquiries from vendors or customers. -Manage supplier relationships, resolving issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing. -Review and process purchase order requests submitted by management.

Requirements

• procurement
• construction
• aia forms
• negotiation
• communication
• team player

What You Bring

As a growing family-owned business, they are looking for an individual who is a self-motivated team player and is excited by the opportunity to grow with the company. -Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills -Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying (Construction industry strongly preferred) -Familiarity with construction budgets, materials, cost codes, and project documentation. -Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Familiar with AIA forms -Strong negotiation and contract management skills

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Benefits

-Salary (anticipated range: 55 -75k), commensurate with experience -Vacation Time & Paid Holidays -Health Insurance

About Cobalt Recruitment

-Founded with a mission to connect exceptional talent with leading employers in the built environment. -Renowned for tailored recruitment services across construction, property, and energy. -A trusted partner for both candidates and clients with deep industry expertise. -Specializes in sectors such as construction, energy, engineering, and infrastructure, bringing high-caliber professionals to the table. -A consistent player in the recruitment space, helping shape successful projects across residential, commercial, and industrial domains. -Track record spans the successful delivery of projects from large-scale developments to niche, technical roles. -Knows their sector-specific needs and consistently matches candidates with the right opportunities.

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