6321 Purchasing Agent – Los Angeles, CA

Manage the feasibilities, product development, bidding, contracting, and vendor relations of one or more communities.

Managing trade contractor and vendor relations, working with Field Teams, and the ability to understand unit costing and quantity estimating of construction materials. Assist in managing employees.

Constantly strive to reduce costs and improve quality and product.

Qualifications –

Knowledge of MS Access, Yardi, PlanGrid, and Building Connected is helpful.

One year of field experience in Construction or Customer Service is preferred.

And 5 years of experience in construction/purchasing experience and negotiating with vendors.

Knowledge of all phases of Construction.

Work in an office with some travel to construction sites and trade shows as needed.

Asking for advice – There is an art in asking for advice and maybe these tips will help.

Call during normal business hours. Ask if it’s a good time to talk.

Once you’ve got my attention – LISTEN. Stop talking and start listening and write down the advice I’m giving. I can’t tell you how many people don’t take notes and then expect me to repeat myself again when they call back days later. There is nothing wrong with taking notes – take them!

Be humble, gracious, and polite.

If you don’t like the advice, don’t argue with me about it. You asked – I gave you my opinion. Take it and use it or don’t use it. Or just use what works for you – it’s your job search.

Don’t assume I’m a miracle worker – it’s you who must do the hard work finding a job. Most people don’t get placed by a recruiter -they have to find their own job.

Posted by Heidi