Purchasing Agent

Company: Lee County Plumbing and Well Service
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Family-run and customer focused since 2012, Lee County Plumbing has evolved into a leading plumbing contractor in SW Florida heavily involved in residential and multi-family new construction. -We have an immediate opening for an experienced purchasing agent with knowledge of the plumbing industry. -We are looking for an individual who loves working in a fun, team environment.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Functions
--- Generate and evaluate weekly order reports.
--- Selects vendors, assesses vendor capabilities, develops alternate sources, evaluates vendor performance, negotiates price and delivery.
--- Ensure that purchasing documents are properly completed and the terms and conditions are appropriate.
--- Interpret and communicate purchasing procedures to departments; assist departments in initiating requisitions and orders and solve problems with orders.
--- Knowledge of plumbing materials & products.
--- Monitor and maintain current inventory levels based on company targets.

Operative Functions
--- Purchase the highest quality material at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts.
--- Prepare purchase orders and bid proposals for goods and services.
--- Maintain and review items purchased, cost, delivery, and inventories.
--- Review orders to determine product type and quantities required to meet demand.
--- Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors and quality control personnel.

Administrative Functions
--- Resolves purchasing problems between departments and vendors.
--- Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment.
--- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:
--- Associate degree or Technical School degree.
--- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in purchasing.
--- Knowledge of the plumbing industry products, suppliers, and products.
--- Capability to re-adjust and re-prioritize goals to meet the ever-changing demands of the projects at hand.
--- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Company:
Lee County Plumbing and Well Service is a growing, dynamic family-owned business. Great organization with very capable ownership and leadership that are top performers in the construction industry. This is an AMAZING company to work for. Our employees come for the opportunity and stay for the culture.

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