Purchasing Agent I
Salary Range: $65,.00 – $75,000 yearly
Location: Houston, TX 77027
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
You won’t want to pass up this opportunity to get your foot in the door as a recent graduate with a degree in Supply chain and 1-2 years of internship experience or purchasing experience with an amazing homebuilder in the Galleria area.
Responsibilities:
- Use discretion and independent judgment to negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major suppliers and contractors.
- Manage vendor/product improvements and changes
- Facilitate the set-up of new Company subdivisions.
- Resolve disputes with suppliers and rectify vendor and product issues in the field
- Establish pricing and costs for estimating.
List Qualification or Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business or a Construction related field.
- Preferred 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, operations or estimating.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of estimating and purchasing principles as well as residential construction practices and materials.
- Must be able to read blueprints.
- Effective negotiating skills.
- Availability to travel as needed in Houston and other Texas markets.
- Demonstrated computer skills to include experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Current, valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
Details:
- Compensation: $65k-75k
- Work Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid – 4 days a week in office and 1 day remote. 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Benefits: Free parking, free lunch provided for in office days
Benefits and Perks:
Weekly pay periods and direct deposit.
Join a collaborative and supportive work environment.
During your employment with The Reserves Network, you can enroll in our benefits program, including medical (3 plans to choose from), dental, disability, critical illness, life, vision, accident, and behavioral health insurance. Additional benefits include 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program!
Your New Organization: Join a team that values its employees and provides competitive compensation. Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance plans, TRN fosters internal growth, has a great culture, and is dedicated to a fantastic mission.
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The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, they are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field.
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