Abbott Construction · 1 hour ago
Purchasing Agent
Stamford, CT, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAbbott Construction is a part of STO Building Group, and they are seeking a Purchasing Agent to oversee the procurement and management of critical equipment and materials for construction projects. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance with project specifications.
Building MaintenanceConstruction
Responsibilities
Identify and coordinate the procurement of long lead items, including, equipment, materials, and specialized parts
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and vendors to ensure proper selection and timely procurement of items that have extended delivery schedules
Maintain and update procurement schedules and delivery timelines for long lead items
Assist in the pricing of terms, and delivery dates with suppliers
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers of long lead items
Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to track the production and shipment status of long lead items
Resolve any issues related to delays, shortages, or quality control concerns with suppliers
Work with logistics teams to arrange for the timely and safe delivery of long lead items to project sites or storage facilities
Coordinate with the project team to ensure that all required equipment is on-site when needed, factoring in any potential delays or disruptions
Prepare and manage delivery schedules, including shipping, customs clearance, and handling
Maintain accurate records of all long lead equipment and material orders, including purchase orders, delivery schedules, and receipts
Track the inventory of long lead items, ensuring all necessary items are accounted for and delivered to the site
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations regarding equipment and material sourcing, handling, and delivery
Proactively identify potential delays or issues with long lead items and address them before they impact project timelines
Develop contingency plans in case of procurement delays or unforeseen changes in delivery schedules
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving any equipment-related problems that arise during the project phase
Communicate regularly with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to provide updates on the status of long lead items
Generate reports and track metrics related to procurement and delivery performance
Collaborate with the project management team to adjust plans or schedules based on updated information
Ensure that all long lead equipment and materials meet the required specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations
Coordinate inspections and quality checks of received equipment and materials before they are dispatched for use in the field
Qualification
Required
Overseeing the procurement, delivery, and management of critical equipment and materials that require extended lead times for construction or project-based work
Collaborating with owners, vendors, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all necessary equipment and materials are available and delivered on time to meet project deadlines and specifications
Identifying and coordinating the procurement of long lead items, including equipment, materials, and specialized parts
Working closely with project managers, engineers, and vendors to ensure proper selection and timely procurement of items that have extended delivery schedules
Maintaining and updating procurement schedules and delivery timelines for long lead items
Assisting in the pricing of terms, and delivery dates with suppliers
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers of long lead items
Communicating and coordinating with suppliers to track the production and shipment status of long lead items
Resolving any issues related to delays, shortages, or quality control concerns with suppliers
Working with logistics teams to arrange for the timely and safe delivery of long lead items to project sites or storage facilities
Coordinating with the project team to ensure that all required equipment is on-site when needed, factoring in any potential delays or disruptions
Preparing and managing delivery schedules, including shipping, customs clearance, and handling
Maintaining accurate records of all long lead equipment and material orders, including purchase orders, delivery schedules, and receipts
Tracking the inventory of long lead items, ensuring all necessary items are accounted for and delivered to the site
Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations regarding equipment and material sourcing, handling, and delivery
Proactively identifying potential delays or issues with long lead items and addressing them before they impact project timelines
Developing contingency plans in case of procurement delays or unforeseen changes in delivery schedules
Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving any equipment-related problems that arise during the project phase
Communicating regularly with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to provide updates on the status of long lead items
Generating reports and tracking metrics related to procurement and delivery performance
Collaborating with the project management team to adjust plans or schedules based on updated information
Ensuring that all long lead equipment and materials meet the required specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations
Coordinating inspections and quality checks of received equipment and materials before they are dispatched for use in the field
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Home & Auto Insurance
Family Support
Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt
Time Away Benefits
8 Paid Holidays
Group Legal
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Group Legal
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Abbott Construction
Abbott Construction Inc. is a construction agency that deals in various construction services.
Founded in 1983
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase