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Purchasing Agent

3 months ago

Lanham, United States J.E. Richards, Inc. Full time

We expect our employees to be successful with us. We challenge our employees to listen, learn, analyze, and be a part of creating unique solutions for our clients.

Our businesses are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of quality and safety, employee loyalty and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to help every customer win. Join our team and help us win.

**Summary**

Under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager this position provides procurement support for the Office, Field Personnel and Purchasing Department.

**Essential Functions**

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.

2. Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, product availability and previous transaction history.

3. Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.

4. Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.

5. Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Fast-paced, high-intensity work environment. Strong communication skills to collaborate with teammates and understand the details of a task.
- Ability to understand the critical nature of deadlines and find solutions that satisfy project requirements.
- Positive attitude with a focus on creating solid working relationships that foster long term internal efficiency.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred.
- Strong Commercial Electrical knowledge highly preferred.
- At least two years of purchasing experience required.

**Work Environment**

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

**Physical Demands**

This is largely a deskbound role; however, some filing, walking, and standing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer. The employee must sometimes lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

**Position Type and Expected Hours of Work**

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a 1-hour unpaid lunch period.

Full Time/Exempt

**AAP/EEO Statement**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Other Duties**

The nature of our business may require that the responsibilities associated with this job may change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s needs. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Commercial construction: 2 years (preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (required)
- Negotiation: 2 years (required)
- Records management: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Lanham, MD 20706 (required)

Work Location: In person