Purchasing Agent - LAYNE

Granite Construction•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for originating, negotiating and managing material supply and service purchases of goods and services for the business unit’s Project(s). This includes identifying opportunities within the local geographical area, administration and technology supplies and commodities for purchasing cost optimization and reductions as well as service deliverable improvements. Essential Job Accountabilities Assists with management of Vendor relationships, including resolving problems, delivery and operational performance issues, to achieve optimal vendor performance and costing. Identifies new opportunities for suppliers and operational performance improvement on a project and regional basis, to drive cost savings in down turning markets and cost avoidance in upward markets. Negotiates competitive prices for project materials and disposal services. Attends bi-monthly administration meetings in order to update the other Admin Managers of current and upcoming project issues and status. Develop preferred local vendor list and utilizes Granite national supply agreements to minimize costs and maximize supplier relationships, to continuously improve the service delivery as well as optimizing costs. Assists with the estimating department’s acquisition of competitive bids for future project materials, minor services and small tools. Vendor evaluation and selection to establish and ensure optimal vendor performance. Savings and budget tracking within area of responsibility. Participates in evaluating new or substitute products and small tools, for continuous cost reductions and resource optimization. Processes and maintains Purchase Orders within Granite’s purchasing process. Notifies the contracts department of any permanent material, subcontract or hauling contract requests. Research billing problems and accounts payable issues to achieve timely resolution of vendor payment issues. Works closely with Business Units (projects) to ensure proper information flow and multi-project and/ or national leveraging opportunities. Promotes project relations in order to improve the order process for small tools and jobsite materials. Management of the corporate small tools software program (Traquip) for the business unit/region. Manages the small tool fleet for equipment repairs, maintenance and inventory. Decides when to purchase or rent small tools depending on project needs. Provides guidance and problem solving assistance to jobsite personnel to ensure compliance with project documentation and proper procedures.

Requirements

3 – 5 years of purchasing/ sourcing work experience, particularly in construction as well as administrative goods and services, and technology.
College degree preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communications and negotiations skills.
Financial acumen and knowledge of accounting practices.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office product, especially Excel and data analysis tools, and MS PowerPoint and presentation development.
Working knowledge of the Purchasing and Account Payable module in JDEdwards, preferred.
Basic understanding of IT hardware and software terminology.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
Team player

Responsibilities

Assists with management of Vendor relationships, including resolving problems, delivery and operational performance issues, to achieve optimal vendor performance and costing.
Identifies new opportunities for suppliers and operational performance improvement on a project and regional basis, to drive cost savings in down turning markets and cost avoidance in upward markets.
Negotiates competitive prices for project materials and disposal services.
Attends bi-monthly administration meetings in order to update the other Admin Managers of current and upcoming project issues and status.
Develop preferred local vendor list and utilizes Granite national supply agreements to minimize costs and maximize supplier relationships, to continuously improve the service delivery as well as optimizing costs.
Assists with the estimating department’s acquisition of competitive bids for future project materials, minor services and small tools.
Vendor evaluation and selection to establish and ensure optimal vendor performance.
Savings and budget tracking within area of responsibility.
Participates in evaluating new or substitute products and small tools, for continuous cost reductions and resource optimization.
Processes and maintains Purchase Orders within Granite’s purchasing process.
Notifies the contracts department of any permanent material, subcontract or hauling contract requests.
Research billing problems and accounts payable issues to achieve timely resolution of vendor payment issues.
Works closely with Business Units (projects) to ensure proper information flow and multi-project and/ or national leveraging opportunities.
Promotes project relations in order to improve the order process for small tools and jobsite materials.
Management of the corporate small tools software program (Traquip) for the business unit/region.
Manages the small tool fleet for equipment repairs, maintenance and inventory.
Decides when to purchase or rent small tools depending on project needs.
Provides guidance and problem solving assistance to jobsite personnel to ensure compliance with project documentation and proper procedures.

Benefits

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

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