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CRH ยท 4 hours ago

Purchasing Agent

CRH is a company committed to the safety, empowerment, and development of its employees. The Purchasing Agent will facilitate the effective ordering of products and services, focusing on rental equipment, while collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate order processing and supplier communication.

Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing

Responsibilities

Place approved purchases with a strong focus on rental equipment with suppliers and schedule deliveries
Interact with service providers to keep equipment maintained
Work with suppliers and the Sourcing Department to ensure that accurate product/service information is being communicated on orders including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery
Prepare draft purchase orders within the Proactis system
Work with requestors to collect, sign and date packing slips as needed
Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed
Review reports in a timely manner to determine missing invoices, orders that are no longer needed/can be cancelled, etc
Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
Other duties as may be assigned

Qualification

Purchasing experienceProcurement toolsData entry skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skills

Required

Must be detail oriented
Must have strong data entry skills and be proficient in Outlook
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, physical and criminal background check
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook
Must display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors and general public at all times
Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant
Skilled and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback
Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear
Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth and the ability to adjust focus
The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands

Preferred

1-3 years related experience in Purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems preferred, but not required
Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing preferred, but not required

Benefits

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

Company

CRH manufactures and distributes building materials and products for construction projects. It is a sub-organization of CRH Ventures.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2023-07-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Jim Mintern
Chief Executive Officer
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Alan Connolly
Director of Strategic Finance
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