Job Details
Purchasing Agent - LAYNE
2026-02-05 Granite Construction Chandler,AZ
Description:
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.
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$72,355.00 - $108,534.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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General Summary
This position is responsible for originating, negotiating and managing material supply and service purchases of goods and services for the business unit's Project(s). This includes identifying opportunities within the local geographical area, administration and technology supplies and commodities for purchasing cost optimization and reductions as well as service deliverable improvements.
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Assists with management of Vendor relationships, including resolving problems, delivery and operational performance issues, to achieve optimal vendor performance and costing.
- Identifies new opportunities for suppliers and operational performance improvement on a project and regional basis, to drive cost savings in down turning markets and cost avoidance in upward markets.
- Negotiates competitive prices for project materials and disposal services. Attends bi-monthly administration meetings in order to update the other Admin Managers of current and upcoming project issues and status.
- Develop preferred local vendor list and utilizes Granite national supply agreements to minimize costs and maximize supplier relationships, to continuously improve the service delivery as well as optimizing costs.
- Assists with the estimating department's acquisition of competitive bids for future project materials, minor services and small tools.
- Vendor evaluation and selection to establish and ensure optimal vendor performance.
- Savings and budget tracking within area of responsibility.
- Participates in evaluating new or substitute products and small tools, for continuous cost reductions and resource optimization.
- Processes and maintains Purchase Orders within Granite's purchasing process. Notifies the contracts department of any permanent material, subcontract or hauling contract requests.
- Research billing problems and accounts payable issues to achieve timely resolution of vendor payment issues.
- Works closely with Business Units (projects) to ensure proper information flow and multi-project and/ or national leveraging opportunities.
- Promotes project relations in order to improve the order process for small tools and jobsite materials.
- Management of the corporate small tools software program (Traquip) for the business unit/region.
- Manages the small tool fleet for equipment repairs, maintenance and inventory. Decides when to purchase or rent small tools depending on project needs.
- Provides guidance and problem solving assistance to jobsite personnel to ensure compliance with project documentation and proper procedures.
- 3 - 5 years of purchasing/ sourcing work experience, particularly in construction as well as administrative goods and services, and technology.
- College degree preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communications and negotiations skills.
- Financial acumen and knowledge of accounting practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office product, especially Excel and data analysis tools, and MS PowerPoint and presentation development.
- Working knowledge of the Purchasing and Account Payable module in JDEdwards, preferred.
- Basic understanding of IT hardware and software terminology.
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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive
- Team player
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$72,355.00 - $108,534.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.