Purchasing Agent - Draper, UT

 

 

Job ID:  507002

 

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Position Overview 

  

This is a skilled position requiring the employee to perform a variety of tasks pertaining to the purchasing department and other office support functions. 

  

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

  

• Will procure all types of materials required for company operations 

• Will place bids and ensure competitive pricing on all materials 

• Will make arrangements for deliveries to the requestor 

• Will track and maintain the procurement process of all materials 

• Other duties will be assigned as needed within the purchasing department. 

  

Qualifications 

  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

  

Education/Experience 

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

  

Knowledge/Skill Preferences

• Basic Viewpoint system knowledge.

• Previous procurement experience.

• Basic knowledge of truck terminology and equipment.

  

Key Competencies 

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs. 

• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. 

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. 

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions. 

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. 

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. 

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. 

• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. 

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance. 

  

  

Physical Requirements 

  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 25 lbs.  P