Purchasing Agent - Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.

Purchasing Agent:


A purchasing agent for HBC would be responsible for procuring materials and services for construction projects. The duties include but are not limited to:


· Full Cycle Purchase Order issuing – within the office and the Field


· Purchasing: Buying materials, equipment, and subcontractor services


· Reviewing: Reviewing plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure the correct items are purchased


· Collaborating: Collaborating with project managers and engineers to ensure timely delivery of materials


· Maintaining relationships: Establishing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and vendors


· Researching: Attending trade shows to research current product and service information


· Resolving disputes: Researching and resolving vendor disputes, including product or pricing issues


· Communicating: Communicating product changes to sales, construction, and subcontractors




Purchasing agents consider price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise. They play a vital role in ensuring the profitability of business contracts by purchasing the most cost-effective materials for each job. This candidate would work closely with our Field Employees as well as our Project Managers.


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