Purchasing Agent
Salary/Rate:US$65000.00 - US$100000.00 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Permanent
Town/City:Long Island City, Queens, NY
County:New York
Sector:Construction & Development
Job ref:JN -072025-83971_1753364219
Post Date:07. 24. 2025
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About the Role
Purchasing Agent - Construction
Long Island City, NY
Salary: $60,000 - $100,000
Responsibilities
- Make sure we buy the right steel, parts, and hardware at the right time based on drawings and schedules.
- Talk to suppliers, get quotes, compare prices, and keep track of delivery times.
- Check in with estimators, project managers, and shop leads to make sure what we're buying fits the job.
- Watch material levels in the shop, plan deliveries so nothing is late, and solve any shipping problems.
- Support the team by helping schedule work and making sure materials are staged properly to keep the shop running smoothly.
- Create purchase orders and keep records of prices, delivery dates, and what was received.
- Make sure the stuff we buy meets job and code requirements, like finishes or certifications.
- Keep an eye on costs and look for ways to save money by finding better deals or vendors.
- Work with field crews to make sure materials show up when and where they're needed, especially on tight job sites.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in purchasing
- Experience in the construction industry
- Highschool diploma or GED
- General knowledge of steel
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management of supply chain are a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- 401k
- Federal holidays
- Two weeks vacation
- 5 miscellaneous PTO days
The above salary range represents Cobalt's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is a part of the total rewards package this client provides to employees.
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