Senior Purchasing Agent
Facade People, New York, NY, United States
Position Responsibilities And Requirements
Handle all specialty buys including, but not limited to, glass, aluminum and gaskets
Solid knowledge of specific materials and suppliers – glazing IGU, glazing coatings, aluminum extrusions, architectural windows, various metal panel finishes including aluminum and stainless steel, brick, terracotta, and ACM
Preparation of bid packages
Prepare and administer purchase orders
Daily interaction with external suppliers for procurement of construction/fabrication goods and services
Analyze and evaluate proposals
Perform price analysis
Develop and maintain strategic relationships
Use cost evaluations for development of pre-negotiation strategies
Lead negotiations, agreement terms, PO documentation, and invoice reconciliation
Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase agreements
Negotiate term supply contracts, agreements and RFP’s
Working knowledge of standard contract types
Ensure continuous flow of materials to support production requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
Work closely with senior management, production, engineering and suppliers to establish business building relationships
Position Requirements
Prior purchasing experience with specialty items (glass aluminum, gaskets)
Prior purchasing experience in façade, curtainwall, building enclosure industry (preferred)
Detail and teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong relationship building skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Self-motivated, demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership of tasks
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Contact Information
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Architecture & Design, Cladding/Facades, Construction
Location: New York
Salary: Excellent Salary and benefits
Contact: Aidan Wood
Email: aidan@facadepeople.com
Phone: +1-236-788-2154
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Handle all specialty buys including, but not limited to, glass, aluminum and gaskets
Solid knowledge of specific materials and suppliers – glazing IGU, glazing coatings, aluminum extrusions, architectural windows, various metal panel finishes including aluminum and stainless steel, brick, terracotta, and ACM
Preparation of bid packages
Prepare and administer purchase orders
Daily interaction with external suppliers for procurement of construction/fabrication goods and services
Analyze and evaluate proposals
Perform price analysis
Develop and maintain strategic relationships
Use cost evaluations for development of pre-negotiation strategies
Lead negotiations, agreement terms, PO documentation, and invoice reconciliation
Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase agreements
Negotiate term supply contracts, agreements and RFP’s
Working knowledge of standard contract types
Ensure continuous flow of materials to support production requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
Work closely with senior management, production, engineering and suppliers to establish business building relationships
Position Requirements
Prior purchasing experience with specialty items (glass aluminum, gaskets)
Prior purchasing experience in façade, curtainwall, building enclosure industry (preferred)
Detail and teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong relationship building skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Self-motivated, demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership of tasks
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Contact Information
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Architecture & Design, Cladding/Facades, Construction
Location: New York
Salary: Excellent Salary and benefits
Contact: Aidan Wood
Email: aidan@facadepeople.com
Phone: +1-236-788-2154
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