Purchasing Specialist

  

Country:  United States 
City:  Grand Junction

 

About CRH

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.

 

To find out more, visit our website www.crh.com.

 

 

 

Position Overview

This position is a key resource for facilitating the effective ordering of products and services. The Purchasing Specialist will support a variety of employees within the organization. This role will help to clarify needs, evaluate and assist with determining suppliers, generate and place orders and work closely with the Equipment and Accounts Payable departments.

 

Wage ranges from $24 to $26 an hour, dependent on experience. 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
•    Place approved purchases with a strong focus on rental equipment with suppliers and schedule deliveries.
•    Interact with service providers to keep equipment maintained.
•    Work with suppliers and the Sourcing Department to ensure that accurate product/service information is being communicated on orders including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery.
•    Prepare draft purchase orders within the Proactis system.
•    Work with requestors to collect, sign and date packing slips as needed.
•    Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed.
•    Review reports in a timely manner to determine missing invoices, orders that are no longer needed/can be cancelled, etc.
•    Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
•    Other duties as may be assigned.

 

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.
• 1-3 years related experience in Purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems preferred, but not required.
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing preferred, but not required.

 

Work Requirements