Purchasing Agent

• Procure multiple prices on orders to ensure the best pricing, delivery, and value on most orders.
• Ensure contract compliance for all materials and equipment.
• Support project teams with submittals and contract compliance packages.
• Meet reasonable timelines to reduce non-productive field product shortages.
• Enter purchase orders accurately into Company management systems (Viewpoint).
• Liaise and rectify purchase order errors or corrections with Accounts Payable.
• Negotiate product returns after project completion to minimize all inventories and maximize project profitability.
• Track and manage all back orders to ensure timely delivery of all material and equipment.
• Purchase equipment and rough-in materials for projects.
• Request and forward submittals to meet deadlines.
• Purchase raw materials required for fabrication.
• Ensure all buying agreements are being followed.
• Contact vendors to follow up and expedite purchase order items.
• Verify and report on price changes on purchase orders.
• Update vendor information files.
• Assisting AP with PO to invoice by matching and correcting problems.
• Maintain the goal of zero long-term inventories.

• College/University graduate with 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• able to present data in a clear, actionable format.
• Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) is a plus.

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program