Job Description
Audubon is currently seeking a Site Purchasing Agent to join our team in our Off Site Office. The Site Purchasing Agent manages the purchase, tracking, negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies on jobsite.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reaches out to vendors and suppliers to negotiate materials and create relationships.
- Inform construction personnel regarding vendor and product issues and liaise with vendors as needed to resolve disputes; timely rectify issues as warranted.
- Establish pricing and costs to be used by the Estimating Department.
- Assist in setting up purchase orders or assist with receiving
- Compare and evaluate quality of the material and equipment needed and make a sound decision on what to purchase.
- Maintain integrity with all onsite purchases.
- Create a log of materials, equipment, supplies, chemicals, and assets that are onsite.
- Know where all purchased items are to be received and advise when they arrive.
- Be in constant communication with construction manager, superintendents, and project manager on how much has been purchased.
- Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement documentation.
- Resolve material discrepancies or delays with vendors and assist warehouse craft with any data that they may need about arrivals.
- Occasionally gets materials or supplies when it is immediately needed.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:
- All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
- Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
- Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
- Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Commercial Driver’s License required.
- Two years' experience in the construction industry.
- Must be able to obtain site and Safety training certifications required for the project.
- Construction safety practices.
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and HSE guidelines.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and general office systems.
- Occasionally moving, kneeling, crouching, and carrying weights 30 lbs.
- Aptitude in math and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently when required.
- Ability to motivate, lead, teach and train others on proper work and safety procedures.
- Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgment, and solve problems.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing.
No Recruiters, please!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Working at Audubon
Client-focused. People-powered. Safety-driven.
The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.
At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.
Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.
