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The Purchasing Agent I provides assistance in the buy-out of a Project.
KEY COMPETENCIES
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Full Time
Building Construction
09/29/2022
12/12/2022
gilbaneco.com
SAN JOSE, CA
3,000 - 7,500
1870
JOHN KEEFER
$5B - $10B
Building Construction
Gilbane Building Company provides global integrated construction and facility management services. A family-owned organization with 150 years of experience and counting, our clients entrust us to deliver safe, quality projects that stand the test of time. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company has more than 50 offices at home in the United States and abroad in Japan, Afghanistan, Ireland, and the UAE. We are steadfast advocates for our clients, our employees, and the communities in which we work. Through community involvement, sustainable business practices, and unwavering inte...grity, we are always striving to be better and to do better. Gilbane Building Company has been honored as a three-time member of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list and was twice listed in Crains New York Best Places To Work in New York City. In 2017, Gilbane was named on the Crains Largest Construction Firms list for New York for a second year in a row, a testament to the companys strong focus on client satisfaction and reputation for quality. Gilbane Building Company is the construction arm of Gilbane, Inc. that was founded in 1870. What began as a carpentry and general contracting shop, we have become a leading building firm, providing full construction and facilities-related services from sustainable building to the latest in construction technology for clients across various markets. Connect with Gilbane Building Company online: Web: http://gilbaneco.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilbaneBuilding Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GilbaneBuildingCompany/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbanebuilding YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gilbanebuilding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gilbanebuildingcompany/
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The following is the career advancement route for Purchasing Agent I positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Purchasing Agent I, it can be promoted into senior positions as an IT Procurement Manager that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Purchasing Agent I. You can explore the career advancement for a Purchasing Agent I below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
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Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
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The purchasing agent should be responsible for the order processing and payment collection.
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Purchasing agents, often referred to as Purchasers or Buyers, closely work with purchasing managers and are primarily responsible for the supervision of negotiating and analyzing with suppliers.
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Purchasing Agents usually assure that supplies get ordered on time, find methods to strengthen supply chains, keep track of stocks, and assure supply chain continuity.
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As a purchasing agent, the candidates must critically negotiate the best available agreements and critically evaluate services, products, and suppliers.
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Purchasing agents usually work for processing, researching, and verifying businesses and service and product purchase orders.
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Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Purchasing Agent jobs
To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.
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Although educational requirements for buyers and purchasing agents may vary by the size of the organization and the type of product, all need extensive on-the-job training.
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A master’s degree may be required for advancement to some top-level Purchasing agent jobs.
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Any jobs that had something with talking on the phone, negotiating, market research, cost accounting, statistics, customer service, etc. represent a good preparation for a position of a purchasing agent.
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Buyers and Purchasing agents can also get certified though not required by most employers.
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