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Purchasing Agent - Draper, UT

OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., Colfax, CA, United States


Job ID: 522286

Position Overview This is a skilled position requiring the employee to perform a variety of tasks pertaining to the purchasing department and other office support functions.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Will procure all types of materials required for company operations

Will place bids and ensure competitive pricing on all materials

Will make arrangements for deliveries to the requestor

Will track and maintain the procurement process of all materials

Other duties will be assigned as needed within the purchasing department.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Preferences

Basic Viewpoint system knowledge.

Previous procurement experience.

Basic knowledge of truck terminology and equipment.

Key Competencies

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.

Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 25 lbs. Physical agility test may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Equal Opportunity Employment Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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