What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent - Doors & Building Materials position at Garage Headquarters?
Company Description
At Garage Headquarters, people are the heart of our company. Our company was founded based on empowering employees to make our customer's experiences better every day with the innovative products and professional services we have provided to thousands of homes and businesses.
Job Description
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, ordering, and managing doors, hardware, and related materials to support installation projects. This role ensures timely delivery, cost control, and accurate inventory levels while working closely with project managers, installers, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), 401k with company match, health, dental and life insurance.
EEO Statement:
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected law.
At Garage Headquarters, people are the heart of our company. Our company was founded based on empowering employees to make our customer's experiences better every day with the innovative products and professional services we have provided to thousands of homes and businesses.
Job Description
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, ordering, and managing doors, hardware, and related materials to support installation projects. This role ensures timely delivery, cost control, and accurate inventory levels while working closely with project managers, installers, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and purchase doors, frames, hardware, and installation materials
- Create and manage purchase orders in alignment with project schedules
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays or shortages
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with vendors
- Maintain accurate records of orders, invoices, and inventory levels
- Monitor material usage and forecast future purchasing needs
- Work closely with operations and project management teams to support job timelines
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers
- Ensure purchased materials meet quality and specification requirements
- 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience (construction or building materials preferred)
- Familiarity with doors, hardware, or construction materials is a strong plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Proficiency with purchasing systems, spreadsheets, and basic accounting tools
- Ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines simultaneously
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working with vendors and manufacturers in the door or construction industry
- Knowledge of inventory management and job-cost tracking
- Ability to read basic plans, specs, or take-offs
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), 401k with company match, health, dental and life insurance.
EEO Statement:
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected law.