Purchasing Agent I

ISEC, INC.•Pleasanton, CA

43d

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.

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
Demonstratesâ commitment to deliver outstandingâ serviceâ - 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

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

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