The Specialty Purchasing Agent role is looking to solve the business problem of managing the procurement and coordination of specialty materials throughout the lifecycle of millwork projects for the company.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and project specifications
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience in millwork or specialty product purchasing
- Familiarity with fabrication processes and material sourcing
Responsibilities
- Review scope of work and materials during project handoff from Sales and Estimating.
- Build and distribute drawing and specification packages to qualified vendors.
- Selecting vendors based on material suitability, lead time, cost, and past performance.
- Monitor and update the INNERGY to reflect current project needs.
- Obtain and order samples for the Submittal Coordinator based on project specifications.
- Collaborate with Drafting on means and methods and identify value engineering (VE) opportunities.
- Write and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for shop and specialty materials.
Other
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3–5 years of work experience in construction, architecture, or manufacturing
- Travel up to 20% of the time for training opportunities, service job sites, or vendor visits
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled in internal coordination and external vendor relationship management
