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The Fricks Company

Purchasing Agent

The Fricks Company, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102


No third party candidates or solicitation will be accepted at this timePurchasing AgentBenefits:Competitive Compensation & Great Work EnvironmentBenefits - (Medical Employer Covers Low/Mid plans Employee Only)Dental, Vision, and 401k MatchingStable Employment - Year RoundGrowth OpportunitiesLife InsuranceOffice Hours:

Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm, and Fridays 7:30am-2pm (In-Office every day)Location:

West - Fort Worth, TxAbout Us:For over 40 years, The FRICKS Company has specialized in the design, construction and finishing of the most durable concrete floor surfaces in the world - extending the life of the floor surface by up to 10 times that of conventional concrete. Our projects range nationwide from distribution, food processing and cold storage facilities.Position Purpose:The purchasing agent procures all purchasing activity for the acquisition of materials, equipment, tools, vehicles, and supplies based on project or business need.This may involve bid analysis, reviewing and auditing equipment. Ensures that company vision, core values, goals, purpose, safety, and culture are being driven, exemplified, shared and taught with consistencyWhy Fricks:We pride ourselves in our company culture, professional development, and excel in providing our very best. We thrive in integrity by delivering on our commitments, and service a positive experience in everything we do. You will work among the most experienced team in the industry and contribute to our success.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPurchases material, parts, goods and services according to the company's policies and procedures.Selecting suppliers that the company will deal with and maintaining any legal interactionCoordinates with project managers, owners and other office staff to maintain inventory levels.Schedule deliveries for material, supplies, rental equipment and subsMaintains open lines of communication with other departmentsEvaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.Manage and write PO's for material and suppliesManage relationships with key suppliers, i.e. White Cap, MultiQuip, to maintain a high quality of goods and timely deliveryCoordinate our equipment deliveries with brokers and truck owners to assure we have equipment on site to start on job as scheduledContinuous field communication as it relates to equipment and/or material deliveriesRequired Skills and/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly autonomous, self-directed, organized and detail orientedComfortable working in an entrepreneurial and manufacturing environmentStrong interpersonal and negotiation skillsAble to interface and communicate with all levels of employees and managementEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field highly preferred.May consider 5 years of relative experience in lieu of degreeMinimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing