Purchasing Agent

The Levy Company • Del Valle, Texas, United States • 1w ago

Selected candidate can work out of either the Selma, TX or Del Valle, TX location.

The Levy Company is currently hiring an experienced Purchasing Agent to set up new projects and administer procurement activities for materials, supplies, subcontractors, tools, and equipment.

Essential Functions may include, but are not limited to:

Set up new projects to include creation of budget, pay applications, and earned cost reports.
Input new projects into accounting, project management, and various other systems used by the company.
Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders for quoted items selected during the bidding process.
Source and evaluate new suppliers for materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and support.
Negotiate pricing that reflects an understanding of the commodity market.
Conduct supplier quoting and negotiation, considering project needs and budget targets.
Coordinate purchasing activities with the requestor throughout the process to assure effective and timely delivery.
Provide recommendations and prepare purchase orders based on price and availability.
Monitor order status until the entire order has been delivered.
Resolve backorder, supplier, and contractor issues.
Research procurement best practices, processes, and procedures.
Document, communicate, and provide training for purchasing processes, procedures, and related changes.
Organize and maintain records of quotes and other purchasing documentation.
Set up project budgets in accounting and jobs platform.

Required Qualifications:

At least one year of work experience in a supply chain, materials management, or procurement position.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and additional related work experience.
Valid Texas driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of work experience in a leadership role.

Required Competencies:

Basic understanding of procurement processes.
Understanding of commodity market.
Proven ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, identify gaps and implement innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency.
Proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to communicate proficiently with suppliers and Levy Company management and employees.
Ability to organize own work and that of others.
Ability to comprehend and clearly provide oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete work accurately, efficiently, and timely under minimal supervision.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily indoors, sitting and performing work using a computer for long periods of time with occasional driving of motor vehicles.

Physical Demands:

Sitting for up to eight (8) hours per day.
Lifting and / or exerting of force up to 30 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds frequently.
Occasional walking, bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and crouching.
Visual acuity to drive a motor vehicle and to read printed and electronic documents.
Hearing capacity to receive, perceive, and react to common office environment noises.
Manual dexterity to manipulate, handle, and feel.

The above description covers the principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the job. This description is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Other miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required.

100% Employee Owned

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive pay rates
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability
Employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement plan
Education assistance
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays

The Levy Company is a heavy highway and electrical construction company headquartered in Selma, Texas, just outside of San Antonio. With more than 20 years of successful projects led by founders with over 60 years of combined experience, The Levy Company has the proven skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently complete roadway and electrical projects of any size.

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