Data Entry Clerk - Purchasing Department

Responsibilities: Responsible for the purchase of construction materials, rentals, and equipment for successful project outcomes Secure and evaluate quotes for materials and services and negotiate price, quality, terms, and delivery with both existing and new vendors Interacts with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on past-due purchase orders Perform timely purchase order administration and expediting Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories Fulfill requirements for field staff, procures and ensures product is ordered at a competitive price and delivery of product to user within required timeframes Communication with the field, and project managers on materials, rentals, and equipment Work closely with A/P and Project Managers to quickly resolve problem invoices and remit for payment within an acceptable time frame Maintain vendor lists Keep tracking reports related to all purchases Responsible for coordinating will calls for materials from vendors Schedule deliveries of materials to job sites Maintain take-off information to ensure vendor pricing is in line with material used Supervise the distribution of bid packages in paper and electronic format Qualifications: 2-3 purchasing experience Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures Familiarity of local/national suppliers Ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery Work effectively with vendors, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting team Ability to provide accurate and timely information, projections and recommendations based on specific budget and schedule requirements Ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and establish priorities Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize work assignments Analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and quality oriented Job Type: Full-time