What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Garage Headquarters?
Company Description
Garage Headquarters is a leading provider of residential and commercial garage door solutions, known for our commitment to quality workmanship, exceptional service, and long-lasting customer relationships. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our sales team to help drive new business and support our expanding customer base.
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
Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Skills
- 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
Additional Information
We hire individuals who are looking for a career and not just a job. We recruit and continually train the industry's best skilled employees in order to deliver value to our customers. We offer competitive wages, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), 401k, health, dental and life insurance. If you think you might be a good fit for our team, please apply below.
We are an equal opportunity employer.