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Purchasing Agent

Aldridge, Libertyville, Illinois, United States, 60092

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Purchasing Agent

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking an experienced and dedicated Purchasing Agent to join our talented team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting project teams from coast to coast with project procurement strategies to ensure safety, maximize operational efficiencies, stay under budget, and solve purchasing and logistics problems. You will foster partnerships with project teams and vendors focusing on lowest installed cost strategies needed to complete projects.

What you’ll do:

Work with project teams and vendors to negotiate project procurement plans and packages

Act as a material subject matter expert resource to project managers

Be resourceful in locating hard-to-find materials

Ensure orders are complete by asking thorough questions

Review, monitor, and control the creation and execution of purchase order requests from project teams

Pursue and negotiate available vendor documents

Make recommendations to increase efficiency and drive greater value

Assist with the training and rollout of any purchasing processes and system changes

Facilitate the resolution of material and/or logistics issues with vendors

Monitor the purchase order status with project teams to ensure timely completion

Work with the project and accounting teams to correct coding and/or data entry errors related to purchase orders and invoices that impact timely vendor payments

Who you are:

4 year degree preferred

2+ years of experience with degree, 5+ years of experience without degree

Purchasing/procurement field experience, construction is a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of organization

Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines while generating high-quality work

Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications

Experience with procurement software, especially Coupa, is a plus

Who we are:

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $80,000 - $105,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.