Construction Procurement Agent I, II, Senior

divh2Construction Procurement Agent/h2pReports To: Senior Purchasing Agent/Preconstruction Manager/ppFLSA Status: Exempt/ppISEC is seeking Construction Procurement Agents at all levels to join our Spokane office. Whether youre just starting your construction career or youre a seasoned Project Engineer ready to take on exciting new opportunities, we encourage you to apply./ph3Position Summary/h3pResponsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work./ph3Duties Responsibilities/h3ulliReview specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements/liliRequest quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation/liliActively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives/liliWork directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers/liliInterview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule/liliMaintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories/liliPrepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process/liliClearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team/liliEnsures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate/li/ulpOther Duties/ppPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice./ppCustomer Service Skills:/pulliDemonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service both with internal and external customers/liliTakes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)/liliListens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers/liliCommitted to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner/liliStrong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do/liliCreates a personal connection with customers smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful/liliPositive attitude/li/ulh3Purchasing Agent I/h3pPreferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)/ppEducation/Experience/pulliBachelors degree in a related field/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/ppEducation/Experience/pulli0 4 years of experience/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities/pulliLeads the project team while in purchasing process/liliAbility to clearly communicate risks and opportunities/liliBasic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects/liliUnderstands project plans and specifications/liliIndependently performance most assignments with instruction/liliWorks autonomously at times/liliSeeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards/liliEngages in company culture/liliOpen to feedback and flexible to change/liliProficient in MS Office Suite/liliEfficient written and verbal communication skills/liliStrong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented/li/ulh3Purchasing Agent II/h3pPreferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)/ppEducation/Experience/pulliBachelors degree in a related field/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulli4 7 years of experience/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities/pulliDrives the project team through purchasing process/liliAbility to navigate and mitigate risk, communicate these strategies to the team/liliWorks on medium sized projects/liliIntermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects/liliAbility to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish/liliMakes decisions independently depending on level of complexity/liliFunctions autonomously most of the time/liliAbility to be strategic/think critically and analytically/liliInitiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments/liliContributes to the company above and beyond position/liliAssist in development/mentoring of Level 1; may have direct reports/li/ulh3Sr. Purchasing Agent/h3pPreferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)/ppEducation/Experience/pulliBachelors degree in a related field/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulli7+ years of experience/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities/pulliHigh level of strategy, proactive engagement to move project through purchasing effectively; holds others accountable/liliManages and maintains vendor relationships/liliCapitalizes on potential opportunities for companywide advantages/liliWorks on large and complex projects/liliAbility to stand in for operations teams as needed/liliAdvanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects/liliExposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity/liliIndependent decision making/liliFully autonomous in position/liliDirects activities; offers recommendations and solutions/liliDemonstrates problem solving and mature judgement in anticipating and solving issues/liliAssist in development/mentoring of Level 1 2; may have multiple direct reports/liliMay assist with hiring and performance reviews/li/ulpFinal compensation is determined based on job level, individual qualifications, and relevant experience, including years of experience, technical skill set, and alignment with the scope of the role. Salary ranges for each Construction Procurement Agent level are provided below./ppConstruction Procurement Agent I: $60,000 - $73,200/ppConstruction Procurement Agent II: $73,600 - $91,600/ppSenior Construction Procurement Agent: $93,267 - $117,833/ppThis position is eligible for ISECs comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) program, and employee ownership through our ESOP program./ppThis position requires permanent authorization to work in the United States. ISEC does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future/p/div