J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent based out of its Linden or Wall, NJ office locations.

Responsibilities:

• Solicit bids, perform price analysis, and negotiate pricing for a large range of construction materials
• Daily interaction with management and field personnel
• Develop purchasing solutions to field problems such as delivery issues
• Maintain and grow professional relations with clients
• Use software to enter requisition data and issue purchase orders to vendors and project team
• Track and provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends

Work Experience Expectation:

 - Relevant construction experience a plus

 - Prior purchasing experience a plus

Special Skills / Abilities Needed:

• Must be able to read & understand project specifications
• Work independently and changes tasks quickly
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding computer skills including the MS office suite of products
• Ability to communicate effectively within the company, with material vendors, and with field personnel is essential

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match, Bonus Structure, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Education Assistance, Training & Development