Buyer Purchasing (Remote Position)

Purchasing AgentApplylocations: Longview, TXtime type: R-00775**CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.**Employee Type: RegularThe purchasing agent is responsible for overseeing procurement activities and coordinating remote warehouse inventory. This role also supports various departments by assisting with job setup and cost tracking to ensure efficient project execution.**Job Description:**ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Issue purchase orders and ensure the timely procurement of materials, supplies and equipment. • Coordinate with vendors to track orders, manage delivery schedules and resolve discrepancies. • Monitor and manage remote warehouse inventory levels, as well as reconcile parts and fuel inventories. • Ensure proper documentation and receipt of goods, including packing slips and invoices. • Manage vendor and subcontractor contracts, monitor terms and renewals and ensure compliance with project specifications and legal standards. • Review all equipment rental and lease agreements, and enter them into lease management software. • Request and maintain certificates of insurance from subcontractors and provide them to rental vendors. • Collaborate with project managers and supervisors on initial job setup. • Schedule materials and deliveries based on job timelines and location requirements. • Create open commitment reports to support project cost forecasting. • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations. • Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and regulatory requirements. • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency within the department. • Support operations through maintenance planning and creating work orders. • OTHER DUTIES: • Assist with other office and administrative functions as needed. • Knowledge of procurement practices • Strong organizational and planning skills. • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and inventory management. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and have experience with data preparation. • Experience with ERP systems, such as JD Edwards or Oracle. • Some travel may be required.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or a related field, plus two or more years of related experience.ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: • Intermittent: lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (boxes, books, office supplies); depth perception (walking, driving). • Occasionally (0 - 1/3 of workday): standing and walking (copy machine, printer, meetings, filing, visit employees’ office); Frequently (1/3 - 2/3 of workday): grasping (talking on phone, picking up books/files); color vision (filing, charts/reports, presentations, communication materials). • Continually (2/3 - 3/3 of workday): sitting (computer/desk work, meetings); fingering (computer work, calculator, paperwork, writing, keyboarding), speaking and hearing (discussing assignments/projects/ideas/situations, giving/receiving instructions, presentations, meetings, telephone/voicemail, interviewing); seeing (reading, writing computer/desk work, presentations); repetitive motion (typing, work on a calculator, paperwork, writing, keyboarding).**