Purchasing Specialist

Country:  United States 
City:  Colorado/New Mexico Region

About CRH

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.

To find out more, visit our website www.crh.com.

Position Overview

This position is a key resource for facilitating the effective ordering of products and services. The Purchasing Specialist will support a variety of employees within the organization. This role will help to clarify needs, evaluate and assist with determining suppliers, generate and place orders and work closely with the Equipment and Accounts Payable departments.

Wage ranges from $24 to $26 an hour, dependent on experience. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
•    Place approved purchases with a strong focus on rental equipment with suppliers and schedule deliveries.
•    Interact with service providers to keep equipment maintained.
•    Work with suppliers and the Sourcing Department to ensure that accurate product/service information is being communicated on orders including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery.
•    Prepare draft purchase orders within the Proactis system.
•    Work with requestors to collect, sign and date packing slips as needed.
•    Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed.
•    Review reports in a timely manner to determine missing invoices, orders that are no longer needed/can be cancelled, etc.
•    Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
•    Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience in Purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems preferred, but not required.
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing preferred, but not required.

Work Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, physical, and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach; work well in a team. 
• Demonstrate comfort in communicating and partnering with purchasing team, employees and supervisors across the business.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors and general public at all times.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback.
• Skilled and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust.

Key Compentencies

• Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership for the outcomes from actions and decisions.
• Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and/or external customers.
• Integrity:  Through words and actions, creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Communicating and acting honestly and ethically.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively in groups and teams to create positive relationships which maximize performance results.
• Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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