Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent in the construction industry, located in Rochester, New York. The primary function of this role involves procurement and pricing of construction-related materials, ensuring cost-efficiency and compliance with project specifications. This role will entail a high level of interaction with project personnel at construction sites. Responsibilities: • Procuring materials based on original estimates, securing the best pricing through hardline negotiations to obtain final cost. • Developing a comprehensive understanding of each project's contract documents through an independent review of plans and specifications. • Soliciting price proposals from specified manufacturers and those that comply with the technical description within the contract documents. • Comparing costs among bidders and selecting pricing based on cost and compliance with the contract documents. • Maintaining the pricing database by downloading price updates. • Developing a cost breakdown report from the estimate and determining the dollar value carried in the recap summary of the estimate. • Awarding contracts to the most comprehensive bidder and developing purchase orders in compliance with project specifications. • Coordinating with project personnel at construction sites. • Procuring tools and rental equipment for construction projects. • Utilizing various software such as Enterprise Resource Planning and Epicor to manage purchasing processes and maintain accurate records. • Utilizing excellent communication skills to effectively interact with project personnel and manufacturers. Requirements • Proficiency in Chef, Enterprise Resource Planning, Epicor, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP Solutions, About Time, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), and Buying Processes. • Strong background in Construction. • Excellent Communication skills. • Extensive experience in the purchasing field, including negotiation with suppliers and vendors. • Ability to analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability. • Experience in developing and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. • Proven record of preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. • Experience in controlling purchasing department budgets. • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading the market. • Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software. • Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers. • Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures. • Comfortable with occasional travel for work. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .