Purchasing Agent I

ISEC•Bothell, WA

About The Position

Responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work. Duties & Responsibilities Review specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation Actively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives Work directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories Prepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process Clearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team Ensures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Customer Service Skills: Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers  Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)  Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers  Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner  Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do  Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful Positive attitude

Requirements

0 – 4 years of experience
Leads the project team while in purchasing process
Ability to clearly communicate risks and opportunities
Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Understands project plans and specifications
Independently performance most assignments with instruction
Works autonomously at times
Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
Engages in company culture
Open to feedback and flexible to change
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Efficient written and verbal communication skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Review specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements
Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation
Actively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives
Work directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers
Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories
Prepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process
Clearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team
Ensures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated.
Account for any missing items in estimate