Purchasing Agent jobs in Lincoln, NE

Company Background
Concrete Industries, Inc., an affiliated NEBCO Company, is one of the region’s premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry.  Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollowcore slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels. For more information, visit www.concreteindustries.com.

NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska.  Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Job Summary
Responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet company and customer order requirements while maintaining stock inventory levels within approved guidelines . Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:          

Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.  Compiles and distributes core material certifications.

Compares prices, specifications, delivery dates; and awards contract to bidders or places orders with suppliers.

Prepare cost (material and trucking) for resale goods as required, by sales and estimating departments.

Purchase and coordinate all products required for the direct shipment of goods to customers; computes total cost of items purchased.

Periodically reviews all inventoried items of all divisions to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.

Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.

Generates by computer invitation of bid forms and sends forms to suppliers.

Generates by computer purchase order and sends copy to supplier for inventoried and non-inventoried materials needed for all divisions (and for other NEBCO companies, as required).

Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries, non-conforming materials and general problems.

Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders; and approves and codes bills for payment.  Codes and processes all other invoices.  Reconciles monthly vendor statements.

Classifies priority regulations.

Assists with the management of the phone system, copiers, faxes and general office maintenance.

Assists with other office management tasks as needed, included processing mail, switchboard operations, customer service phone calls and walk-ins.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:       

• Associates Degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related discipline; and
• two years related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None Required

Skills and Abilities:           

• Computer savvy
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook and with PDF document modification
• Ability to work overtime during periods of increased workload

Benefits Include:

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment:

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements.  Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are required as conditions of employment.