Purchasing Agent

Horwitz•New Hope, MN

13d

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent plays a critical role in Horwitz’s operational and financial success by equipping projects and teams with the best possible purchasing outcomes. By owning day-to-day purchasing activity with a categorical focus on PFV (pipe, fittings & valves). This role will partner closely with the field, project management and accounting to streamline processes, reduce exceptions while supporting new best in class tools and process evolution — all while reflecting Horwitz’s cultural values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, purchasing software, and e-catalogs.
Ability to create clear reports, business cases, and benefit analyses with actionable recommendations.
Proven negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
Demonstrated professionalism and poise under pressure.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Logistics, Production Operations Management, Management Information Systems, Finance, or Computer Science.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience with purchasing, sourcing, or procurement analysis.

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of mechanical construction materials, engineering specification review, and logistics processes is a plus.
PFV experience preferred.
Experience using ERP or purchasing platforms in a construction or project-based environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the purchasing lifecycle by issuing POs, coordinating approvals, tracking shipments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate item and vendor master data.
Source and replenish PFV materials, maintain specifications and pricing, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance for OTIF delivery and quality.
Improve AP efficiency with contributions to first-pass match efforts, reducing invoice exceptions sources, supporting e-invoicing initiatives, and standardizing SOPs.
Partner with project managers and field teams to ensure PO and receiving accuracy, proper job-cost alignment, and coordination with change orders.
Lead vendor management activities including RFQs/RFPs, scorekeeping, remediation planning, and maintaining required certificates and compliance documents.
Use construction ERP systems and procurement portals to identify lead-time risks, price variances, and process improvement opportunities, while helping test and implement new tools.
Collaborate with warehouse and dispatch teams to balance inventory, prevent stockouts, and expedite critical PFV materials with a strong sense of urgency.
Drive continuous improvement by standardizing workflows, shortening PO cycle times, and documenting scalable processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do and Curious.
Get better every day.