What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at CRH?
Job ID: 518299
The Dolomite Group, a CRH Company, was founded in 1920 as an aggregate mining business. Over 100 years later, Dolomite continues to be the preferred supplier of Construction Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt, and Ready-Mix Concrete for customers throughout the Greater Rochester Region and Southern Tier. Our high-quality Products, Culture of safety, and the strong dedication of our employees have always been the key to our success. If you're looking for a challenging, stable, and rewarding career in a thriving industry, apply today!
Job Summary
Reporting to the Procurement manager this role will support Operations to ensure timely submission of purchase orders for on-time delivery of goods. At times will have to work with multiple suppliers based on availability and pricing.
Job Responsibilities
This position will support the Procurement department by performing various accounting tasks. The position requires a skilled, motivated individual who has experience, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
- Prepare and submit purchase orders
- Expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery
- Resolve invoice and receipt discrepancies
- Drive adoption of sourced programs
- Arrange for the proper transportation of purchased products as needed
- Support efforts to identify and evaluate new or alternative suppliers
- Ensure suppliers are compliant with required insurance documentation
- Collaborate and negotiate internally and externally
- Ensure all activities within the procurement process are followed in accordance with best practice policies and procedures
Job Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
- Mobility to attend various meetings and events at offsite locations
- Hours are extended throughout the year to include nights and weekends when necessary
- Travel may be required
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
- Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management, and vendors.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls
- Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus
- May require sitting for extended periods of time
- Able to move/carry objects up to 25 lbs
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, when outside normal working environment.
- The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate
Compensation & Company Benefits
- $21.00 - $24.00 / Hour
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Dolomite Products Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $21 - $24