Mechanical Purchasing Agent

Expected Salary range is $96,000 - $155,000 depending upon experience NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION*** WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Mechanical Purchasing Agent to join our Mount Vernon, NY office. Job Description Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications. Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder. Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery. When required, handle third party rental contracts and awards, renewals, and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders. Coordinate invoice problems with vendor, managers, and accounting; delivery requirements with vendor and managers of Desert Mechanical Inc.; quality requirements with Engineering and QC, as appropriate. Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order. Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction. Requirements Bachelors degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Accounting or related from an accredited institution and 5+ years of construction material procurement experience. Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques, procedures, plus working knowledge of accounting, financial management and business contract law. Detail oriented, organized, able to set priorities and keep deadlines, change direction quickly & adapt to various work environments. MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal skills. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr WDF Inc.