Expected Salary range is $96,000 - $155,000 depending upon experience
***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Mechanical Purchasing Agent to join our Mount Vernon, NY office.
Job Description:- Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.
- Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder.
- Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders.
- Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery.
- When required, handle third party rental contracts and awards, renewals, and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders.
- Coordinate invoice problems with vendor, managers, and accounting; delivery requirements with vendor and managers of Desert Mechanical Inc.; quality requirements with Engineering and QC, as appropriate.
- Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order.
- Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelors degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Accounting or related from an accredited institution and 5+ years of construction material procurement experience
- Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques, procedures, plus working knowledge of accounting, financial management and business contract law
- Detail oriented, organized, able to set priorities and keep deadlines, change direction quickly & adapt to various work environments
- MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal skills
