Purchasing Agent

This position is responsible for sourcing and procuring parts, maintaining inventory of stores, and issuing repair parts, supplies and equipment valued more than #$3MM per annum. Position will source locally, nationally and leverage existing supplier agreements.

• High School Diploma, or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics System Engineering, or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Previous MRO inventory maintenance experience.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity or ability to learn Trimble Vista and B2W Maintain.
• CMMS (View Point) MRO inventory maintenance experience.
• A customer service orientation and interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate minimization of equipment downtime.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment by complying with government standards and regulations.
• Intermittent operation of forklift and light construction equipment possible.

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 regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Conditions:

• May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive environments around large machinery and heavy equipment.

• Understand, comply with and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• May be required to travel for business on occasion.

The Granite Companies of Lehman-Roberts and Memphis Stone & Gravel are Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.