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A Purchasing Manager for the construction industry is responsible for buying goods, materials, and services on behalf of the company to ensure necessary operations continue smoothly. This includes sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, tracking orders, and maintaining vendor relationships. They play a critical role in procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring the company gets value for money, quality, timely delivery, and risk mitigation in its dealings with suppliers. They have comprehensive knowledge of the construction process and materials, and a deep understanding of supply chain management.
Prior to becoming a Purchasing Manager, an individual might serve as a Purchasing Agent or Procurement Specialist, roles that would provide valuable experience in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost analysis. It's essential that they possess strong negotiation and communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to analyze market trends. A certification, such as a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), can demonstrate a high level of professionalism and proficiency in the field. Further, knowledge of purchasing procedures and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems will be advantageous.
- Laisar Management Group
- Hanover, MD
- 1 day ago
- Laisar Management Group
- Hanover, MD
- 1 day ago
Overview Since our founding, Laisar has contributed to the revitalization and development of communities by using data to help organizations understand the social, economic and environmental...
Overview Now hiring a Purchasing Agent for Procure to Pay!...
Summary/Objective: The Purchasing Agent/Buyer obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment....
Senior Staff Capital Project Procurement Specialist
- New Orleans, LA
- 4 hours ago
- New Orleans, LA
- 4 hours ago
relationship management/performance through the commercial contract management processes....
Initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates....
Purchasing Agent - HVAC Industry Base Pay: 65K-68K Location: Doral, FL Must haves: Experience in procurement/purchasing, in the HVAC Industry or plumbing....
PCs identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with other departments and suppliers....
To join our team as a Purchasing Manager, a bachelor's degree in construction management or similar discipline and 3-5 years experience in purchasing procurement activities in the home building industry...
Utilizes financial software systems to review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Makes determinations for software configuration, use, and settings....
Monitor shipments and traces delinquent arrivals from Purchase Orders. Follows safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws....
We are looking for an inspiring and motivated Purchasing Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing organization by monitoring costs, overseeing staff in the timely ordering of material...
Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, supplies, and equipment. Draft, explain, and implement instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management....
RESPONSIBILITIES: Enter stocking purchase orders (PO's) and generate purchase order sheets for warehouse receiving....
PCs identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with other departments and suppliers....
Purchasing Agent (Remote, Contract) for Government Municipality Are you an experienced Purchasing professional looking to start a new project on a remote/contract basis?...
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- Business Administration
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Supplier Management
- Lean Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Commodity Management
- Supplier Development
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Performance Evaluation
- Food Manufacturing
- APICS
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- Take-offs
- Bidding
- Purchasing Management
- Residential Construction
- Request for Quotation
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- Expediting
- Building Maintenance
- Requisitions
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- Request for Proposal Writing
- Purchase Orders
- Specifications
- Cost Reduction
- Supply Chain
- Contract Management
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- Engineering
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- Procurement
- Distribution
- Analytical Skills
- Purchasing
- Finance
- Logistics
- Accounting
- Prioritizing
- Negotiation
- Budgets
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Reporting
- Education Experience
- Sales
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- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
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- Computer Skills
- Leadership
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