Site Purchasing Agent

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Site Purchasing Agent to join our team in our Off Site Office. The Site Purchasing Agent manages the purchase, tracking, negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies on jobsite. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Reaches out to vendors and suppliers to negotiate materials and create relationships. - Inform construction personnel regarding vendor and product issues and liaise with vendors as needed to resolve disputes; timely rectify issues as warranted. - Establish pricing and costs to be used by the Estimating Department. - Assist in setting up purchase orders or assist with receiving - Compare and evaluate quality of the material and equipment needed and make a sound decision on what to purchase. - Maintain integrity with all onsite purchases. - Create a log of materials, equipment, supplies, chemicals, and assets that are onsite. - Know where all purchased items are to be received and advise when they arrive. - Be in constant communication with construction manager, superintendents, and project manager on how much has been purchased. - Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement documentation. - Resolve material discrepancies or delays wit...