Purchasing Agent at Michigan Paving and Materials Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Description:

Job ID: 508314

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.michiganpaving.com , www.stoneco.net or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com

POSITION OVERVIEW

Works with strategic buyer and management to support purchasing needs/functions.

• Locating suppliers


• Researching goods, services, and materials


• Processing purchase orders


• Negotiating contracts


• Analyzing data to secure reasonable prices


• Adhering to laws and policies regarding the purchase of goods and services


• Maintaining detailed records of business transactions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generates orders within purchasing system and place orders with external vendors


• Works with existing suppliers to investigate order issues and resolve discrepancies


• Train and assist field employees in order process


• Daily Administrative and Office Duties


• Other duties as assigned

• Must have strong attention to detail


• Must be customer service focused


• Ability to be flexible with scheduling


• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and accounting/procurement systems.


• Must hold a valid state drivers' license with satisfactory driving record, pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.


• Experience in asphalt construction operations is a plus

• The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:


• Interact by phone, in person and various forms of electronic communications with internal customers, vendors, peers and individuals in the community.


• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, twisting; lifting 15 pounds at times; be able to travel to regional offices and remote construction and work sites regularly.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Michigan Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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