Responsible for buying the goods or services a company needs in order to function. Purchasing personnel aim to buy the highest quality equipment or services for the lowest price. They evaluate suppliers according to cost, product quality, and delivery speed. They negotiate agreements with the vendors that offer the materials or services that best suit company needs for the greatest value.
Purchasing employees are also responsible for material use within the company. They take inventories, keep records of product performance, and make note of the frequency and volume of supply deliveries. They may also establish budgets to help reduce internal spending and waste of resources.
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Santa Rosa, CA
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration and/or related industry construction purchasing experience....
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2 days ago
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Nashville, TN
Submit RFQ/ RFP (Request for Quotes/ Request for Proposals) as needed for suppliers. Work with Production Manager to negotiate, setup and maintain vendor specific contracts....
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1 day ago
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LGI Homes, Inc.
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Nashville, TN
This role will negotiate pricing, create accurate estimates and submit bids to potential vendors for new projects....
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1 day ago
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Primesource Building Products
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Indianapolis, IN
Agent.The Purchasing Agent will purchase materials and service for PrimeSource in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders....
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1 day ago
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Primesource Building Products
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Elwood, IL
Agent.The Purchasing Agent will purchase materials and service for PrimeSource in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders....
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1 day ago
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Famous Enterprises Incorporated
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Akron, OH
Purchasing Manager Akron, OH - Full Time The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing and leading a procurement team that ensures the right products are in stock in an economically effective way...
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1 day ago
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Rio Service
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Orlando, FL
If you are a Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Manager or Procurement professional this may be the next opportunity for you!...
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4 hours ago
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Melbourne, FL
compensation: Competitive Salary employment type: full-time Purchasing Manager Summary Description: Purchasing Manager will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment...
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1 day ago
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KB Homes
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Englewood, CO
We are seeking a purchasing professional with a minimum of 5 years management experience with Production Homebuilder and prior front line experience in estimating, purchasing, and construction management...
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2 days ago
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Edgewood Properties
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South Plainfield, NJ
and estimating with detailed quantity take-offs and value engineering....
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2 days ago
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Austin Allen Company, LLC 4264
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Atlanta, GA
Requirements for this Purchasing Managers position: Must have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, materials management, or a related Supply Management At least 5 years as in purchasing Knowledge...
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1 day ago
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J.T. Mauro Co., Inc.
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Rochester, NY
This position will also require you to become familiar with and be responsible for daily sourcing and purchasing of pipe, valves and fittings....
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1 day ago
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Primesource Building Products
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Taylor, MI
Agent.The Purchasing Agent will purchase materials and service for PrimeSource in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders....
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1 day ago
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Port Washington, NY
The Director of Purchasing will focus on furthering PACOAs mission to support independent dealers in the tri-state and surrounding areas by developing, owning and executing our Purchasing strategy....
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2 days ago
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Ash Grove Cement Company
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Foreman, AR
Conducts purchasing activities so as to meet those requirements. Review & correct problematic invoices. Process and submit purchase orders for filing; monitor status of open purchase orders....
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1 day ago
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