Purchasing Agent II

ISEC Inc. • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Purchasing Agent II is responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating procurement activities for goods and services in support of successful project bidding and execution. The role requests bids, analyzes vendor pricing and capacity against budget and project requirements, negotiates when necessary, presents recommendations to project teams, and prepares contracts for the work.

The position works with estimators, CAD Technicians, and Project Managers; reviews specifications and architectural drawings to verify scope, material, and labor requirements; and supports project planning, vendor coordination, risk mitigation, and purchasing documentation. The Purchasing Agent II works on medium-sized projects, generally functions autonomously, and may assist in developing and mentoring Level 1 staff or have direct reports.

Requirements

• Four to seven years of experience.
• Ability to navigate and mitigate risk and communicate strategies to the team.
• Intermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes, and projects.
• Ability to lead an assignment or special project from start to finish.
• Ability to make decisions independently based on complexity and to function autonomously most of the time.
• Strategic, critical, and analytical thinking ability.
• Strong customer service skills, including listening, asking clarifying questions, taking ownership of customer problems, following up promptly, and communicating respectfully.
• Strong accountability and a 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 required documentation.
• Develop 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 information about products or services, including price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain manual or computerized procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Prepare engineering instructions for the shop drawing process.
• Communicate schedules, risks, and vendor conditions to the operations team during debriefings.
• Ensure estimates are complete, risks are covered or mitigated, and missing items are accounted for.
• Drive the project team through the purchasing process and communicate risk-mitigation strategies.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with key staff and other departments.
• Demonstrate accountability and provide timely follow-up and service to internal and external customers.
• Assist in developing and mentoring Level 1 staff; may have direct reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed