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Purchasing Agent

Precision Walls, Inc., Cary, NC, United States


As one of the nation's premier wall and ceiling specialty contractors, Precision Walls, Inc. offers you an opportunity to join our team. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent for our Cary, NC office.

Position Overview As a Purchasing Agent, your primary responsibility will be to support the branch’s efforts with selection of vendors, order entry and placement, pricing continuity, and all other procurement needs of that project. The Purchasing Agent serves as the branch’s support on product knowledge, product specification compliance, current market pricing, manufacturer options, and supplier options available in the market. The Purchasing Agent aids the branch in inventory responsibilities and is tasked with maintaining a lean, just‑in‑time inventory balance at the office. Other procurement needs of the branch include purchasing PPE items and rental lift equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Purchase Order data entry into the company’s operating software.

Vendor interaction including dealers, suppliers, manufacturers’ sales reps, etc.

Material sourcing and procurement.

Large job material buyouts.

Maintaining and administrating quoted job pricing.

Maintaining accurate records and files.

Assisting in material specification compliance.

Offering competitive alternative material sourcing.

Aiding estimating with future job quote pricing.

Providing material support for project managers and the field.

Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in purchasing.

Ability to build new, and maintain existing, client relationships that will drive the sales of the specialty product group.

Possess excellent written and verbal skills.

Be capable of working both independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plans

401K Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Expending Account for healthcare

Long and short term disability

Life Insurance

Advancement and growth opportunities

Performance bonuses (Incentive program)

Employment with Precision Walls is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screening. Each situation is reviewed individually in accordance with company policy.

Precision Walls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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