Construction Purchasing Agent/Warehouse Coordinator

>> Construction Purchasing Agent/Warehouse Coordinator Construction Purchasing Agent/Warehouse Coordinator Summary Title:Construction Purchasing Agent/Warehouse CoordinatorID:RAL 10.27.21Location:Raleigh, NCDepartment:Administrative Description This job is a multi-skilled position. The primary responsibilities include purchasing materials to be used on construction projects and to maintain a stockroom / warehouse for those materials. This department has 2 employees so this role needs to be hands on and willing to perform all tasks.**Typical Duties*** Initiate and prepare Purchase Orders, RFIs and RFQs for a variety of construction supplies, material, and rental equipment required to meet the ongoing demand of construction projects .* Perform research, follow -up and expediting functions for purchases.* Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with a variety of vendors.* Manage relationships with key suppliers.* Develop new supply sources as needed.* Schedule, track and process invoices for rental equipment.* Assign and track owned equipment .* Manage and direct the receiving, warehousing, stocking and staging of incoming raw materials, supplies and equipment.* Process and audit stockroom transactions.* Analyze inventory turns to reduce and avoid overstocked or obsolete inventory.* Rotate and organize warehouse material and stock.* Maintain warehouse in an orderly and clean manner.* Manage delivery and support staff assigned to support warehouse.* Other duties as assigned.**Qualifications*** Experience in purchasing/procurement.* Prefer experience in construction with knowledge of tools and equipment in this industry.* Strong written and oral communication skills.* Proficient in MS Word, MS outlook and MS Excel.* Experience with ERP/MRP software systems; preferably Vista.* Able to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently; work on multiple tasks simultaneously.* Able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers.* Operate a forklift safely.* Valid driver's license**Physical demands*** Standing/walking/sitting for extended periods of time.* Occasional bending/kneeling/crouching.* Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds.**What We Offer*** Supportive work environment* Opportunity to learn additional skills* Six paid holidays* Medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) available after one month* Flexible spending account to help you and your family pay for medical expensesMust have reliable transportation. Pre-employment drug test required.