Purchasing Agent

Evans Construction•Draper, UT

About The Position

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength. This position is a key resource for facilitating the effective ordering of products and services, with an emphasis on rental equipment. The Purchasing Specialist will support a variety of employees within the organization. This role will help to clarify needs, evaluate and assist with determining suppliers, generate and place orders and work closely with the Equipment and Accounts Payable departments.

Requirements

Must be detail oriented.
Must have strong data entry skills and be proficient in Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, physical and criminal background check.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook.
Must display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors and general public at all times.
Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
Skilled and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback.
Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years related experience in Purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems preferred, but not required.
Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Place approved purchases with a strong focus on rental equipment with suppliers and schedule deliveries.
Interact with service providers to keep equipment maintained.
Work with suppliers and the Sourcing Department to ensure that accurate product/service information is being communicated on orders including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery.
Prepare draft purchase orders within the Proactis system.
Work with requestors to collect, sign and date packing slips as needed.
Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed.
Review reports in a timely manner to determine missing invoices, orders that are no longer needed/can be cancelled, etc.
Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
Other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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