Granite Construction · 1 day ago
Purchasing Agent - LAYNE
Chandler, Arizona
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $109K/yr
3+ years expGranite Construction is a leading heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer, dedicated to building infrastructure and supporting employee growth. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for negotiating and managing material supply purchases, optimizing costs, and improving vendor relationships to enhance project performance.
ConstructionMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
3 – 5 years of purchasing/ sourcing work experience, particularly in construction as well as administrative goods and services, and technology
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
Basic understanding of IT hardware and software terminology
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
Preferred
College degree preferred
Working knowledge of the Purchasing and Account Payable module in JDEdwards, preferred
Benefits
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness
Company
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a construction company that specializes in transportation, mining, power, and tunneling.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650M2024-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $325M
1990-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Kyle Larkin
President and CEO
Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His)
Chief Diversity Officer / VP of People & Culture
Recent News
2025-12-08
2025-11-08
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