Purchasing Agent

5 hours ago

New Hope, Minnesota, United States Horwitz Full time

Position Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

These responsibilities generally describe the nature of the position and may not be all inclusive:

  • 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.

Skills and Education:

Technical and Business Skills

  • 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.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical construction materials, engineering specification review, and logistics processes is a plus.

Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

  • 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.

Education & Experience

  • 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.
  • PFV experience preferred.
  • Experience using ERP or purchasing platforms in a construction or project-based environment preferred.

Travel Requirements

  • Minimal travel required, not to exceed 10%; occasional visits to job sites or vendor locations.

Physical Requirements:

  • Office-based role with periodic travel to field sites or vendor facilities.
  • Must be able to adhere to jobsite safety practices when applicable, including proper PPE use.
  • Ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods, with occasional standing or walking during site visits.

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