Job Summary:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for coordinating all activities associated with procurement of materials and supplies for the company. The Purchasing Agent obtains requirements by verifying, preparing and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items when necessary. The Purchasing Agent must establish and maintain positive business relationships with suppliers; have good interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Enter Purchasing information into accounting system; track costs and quantities purchased to assure accuracy and coming in below budget
Responsible for ordering and accounting for material used on the job sites.
Responsible for monitoring and tracking equipment.
Research and resolve Invoice/PO discrepancies/coordinate returns/credit memos and assist with processing vendor returns by adjusting PO as required.
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from appropriate manger as needed.
Self-manage assigned workload distribution.
Create, develop, implement and revise project process improvement(s).
Maintain accurate blue stakes on all active projects
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Quick Books and Microsoft Office
Bi-lingual a plus
Landscape/construction knowledge preferred

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off

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Sierra Sun Landscaping | Commercial Landscape Purchasing Agent