Purchasing Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Business
Business Management, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Analyst, Business Development
A well-established commercial flooring contractor is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to support high-volume commercial projects.
This is a critical role within the organization, responsible for sourcing, ordering, and tracking flooring materials across multiple active jobs. The ideal candidate has prior experience in flooring or construction purchasing, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is highly detail-oriented.
About the RoleThe Purchasing Agent will manage material procurement for large-scale commercial flooring projects, ensuring accuracy, cost control, and on-time delivery while working closely with project managers, vendors, and accounting teams.
Key Responsibilities- Procure flooring materials, including carpet, LVT, tile, hardwood, adhesives, trims, and accessories
- Manage high-volume purchase orders across multiple active projects
- Maintain detailed and accurate purchasing records (POs, acknowledgments, freight docs, delivery confirmations)
- Coordinate pricing, lead times, availability, substitutions, and shipping schedules with vendors
- Track material deliveries and proactively resolve shortages, damages, or backorders
- Align purchasing schedules with project timelines and installation requirements
- Maintain cost data to support budgeting and job costing
- Ensure compliance with internal purchasing procedures
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
- Proven experience in purchasing or procurement (construction or flooring preferred)
- Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple material orders across simultaneous projects
- Working knowledge of invoicing, payment terms, and cost tracking
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Flooring industry experience (strongly preferred)
- Experience supporting large commercial or multi-site projects
- Familiarity with job costing and construction accounting
- Experience negotiating pricing and freight terms
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Reliable and deadline-focused
- Proactive problem-solver
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Team-oriented with strong accountability
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial operation with consistent project volume and a strong leadership team.
To apply or learn more, please send a direct message or submit your resume.
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