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CRH · 1 day ago

Purchasing Agent

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $24/hr

CRH is a leading supplier in the construction aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete industry. The Purchasing Agent role supports the Procurement department by ensuring timely submission of purchase orders and maintaining supplier relationships to meet operational needs.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Procurement toolsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkVerbal communicationWritten communication

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