What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchaser position at Randstad?
Reference: AB_4955549
Randstad is proud to represent a premiere commercial installation leader specializing in major commercial flooring and finish contracts. In the fast-moving world of commercial construction, supply chain delays mean project delays—and that’s why this role is so critical.
We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Purchaser who understands the mechanics of construction logistics. If you are a supply chain professional who loves negotiating the best deals, optimizing inventory, and keeping major job sites running like clockwork, our client offers a stable, high-energy environment built for your success.
salary: $65,000 - $74,999.99 per yearshift: First
work hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Strategic Material Procurement: Source and purchase large-scale commercial flooring materials (carpet tile, LVT, sheet vinyl, ceramics, adhesives) and specialized tools based on project estimates and takeoffs.
Long-Term Process Oversight: Seamlessly manage several long-term procurement, fabrication, and shipping processes at once, tracking factory lead times and transport schedules to ensure continuous material delivery to active job sites without any project interruption.
Vendor Management & Negotiation: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with global and domestic manufacturing vendors, continuously negotiating bulk pricing, payment terms, and freight logistics to optimize company margins.
Purchase Order (PO) Management: Issue, track, and reconcile high-volume purchase orders, verifying that incoming delivery tickets and vendor invoices perfectly match estimated quantities and agreed-upon pricing.
Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner closely with Estimators, Project Managers, and Warehouse Supervisors to adjust delivery schedules dynamically based on evolving on-site installation timelines.
- working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
- Project Management
- Materials Management
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 5 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000