Qureos Mentor

ISEC

Reports To: Senior Purchasing Agent/Preconstruction Manager
 FLSA Status: Exempt
 
ISEC is seeking Construction Procurement Agents at all levels to join our Vancouver office. Whether you’re just starting your construction career or you’re a seasoned Procurement Agent ready to take on exciting new opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
 
Position Summary
 Responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Review specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements</li>
<li>Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation</li>
<li>Actively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives</li>
<li>Work directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers</li>
<li>Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule</li>
<li>Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories</li>
<li>Prepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process</li>
<li>Clearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team</li>
<li>Ensures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate</li>
</ul>
Other Duties
 Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Customer Service Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers</li>
<li>Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)</li>
<li>Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers</li>
<li>Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner</li>
<li>Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do</li>
<li>Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful</li>
<li>Positive attitude</li>
</ul>
Purchasing Agent I: 
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>0 – 4 years of experience</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 <ul>
<li>Leads the project team while in purchasing process</li>
<li>Ability to clearly communicate risks and opportunities</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects</li>
<li>Understands project plans and specifications</li>
<li>Independently performance most assignments with instruction</li>
<li>Works autonomously at times</li>
<li>Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards</li>
<li>Engages in company culture</li>
<li>Open to feedback and flexible to change</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Office Suite</li>
<li>Efficient written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented</li>
</ul>
Purchasing Agent II: 
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
 <ul>
<li>4 – 7 years of experience</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 <ul>
<li>Drives the project team through purchasing process</li>
<li>Ability to navigate and mitigate risk, communicate these strategies to the team</li>
<li>Works on medium sized projects</li>
<li>Intermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects</li>
<li>Ability to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish</li>
<li>Makes decisions independently depending on level of complexity</li>
<li>Functions autonomously most of the time</li>
<li>Ability to be strategic/think critically and analytically</li>
<li>Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments</li>
<li>Contributes to the company above and beyond position</li>
<li>Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1; may have direct reports</li>
</ul>
Sr. Purchasing Agent: 
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
 <ul>
<li>7+ years of experience</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 <ul>
<li>High level of strategy, proactive engagement to move project through purchasing effectively; holds others accountable</li>
<li>Manages and maintains vendor relationships</li>
<li>Capitalizes on potential opportunities for companywide advantages</li>
<li>Works on large and complex projects</li>
<li>Ability to stand in for operations teams as needed</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects</li>
<li>Exposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity</li>
<li>Independent decision making</li>
<li>Fully autonomous in position</li>
<li>Directs activities; offers recommendations and solutions</li>
<li>Demonstrates problem solving and mature judgement in anticipating and solving issues</li>
<li>Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1 & 2; may have multiple direct reports</li>
<li>May assist with hiring and performance reviews</li>
</ul>
Final compensation is determined based on job level, individual qualifications, and relevant experience, including years of experience, technical skill set, and alignment with the scope of the role. Salary ranges for each Procurement Agent level are provided below.
 Construction Procurement Agent I: $65,400 - $79,788
 Construction Procurement Agent II: $80,224 - $99,844
 Senior Purchasing Agent: $101,661 - $128,438
 This position is eligible for ISEC’s comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) program, and employee ownership through our ESOP program.
 
This position requires permanent authorization to work in the United States. ISEC does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future

Construction Procurement Agent I, II, Senior

Reports To: Senior Purchasing Agent/Preconstruction Manager
 FLSA Status: Exempt
 
ISEC is seeking Construction Procurement Agents at all levels to join our Spokane office. Whether you’re just starting your construction career or you’re a seasoned Project Engineer ready to take on exciting new opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
 
Position Summary
 Responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Review specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements</li>
<li>Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation</li>
<li>Actively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives</li>
<li>Work directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers</li>
<li>Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule</li>
<li>Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories</li>
<li>Prepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process</li>
<li>Clearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team</li>
<li>Ensures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate</li>
</ul>
Other Duties
 Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Customer Service Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers</li>
<li>Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)</li>
<li>Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers</li>
<li>Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner</li>
<li>Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do</li>
<li>Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful</li>
<li>Positive attitude</li>
</ul>
Purchasing Agent I: 
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>0 – 4 years of experience</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 <ul>
<li>Leads the project team while in purchasing process</li>
<li>Ability to clearly communicate risks and opportunities</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects</li>
<li>Understands project plans and specifications</li>
<li>Independently performance most assignments with instruction</li>
<li>Works autonomously at times</li>
<li>Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards</li>
<li>Engages in company culture</li>
<li>Open to feedback and flexible to change</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Office Suite</li>
<li>Efficient written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented</li>
</ul>
Purchasing Agent II: 
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
 <ul>
<li>4 – 7 years of experience</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 <ul>
<li>Drives the project team through purchasing process</li>
<li>Ability to navigate and mitigate risk, communicate these strategies to the team</li>
<li>Works on medium sized projects</li>
<li>Intermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects</li>
<li>Ability to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish</li>
<li>Makes decisions independently depending on level of complexity</li>
<li>Functions autonomously most of the time</li>
<li>Ability to be strategic/think critically and analytically</li>
<li>Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments</li>
<li>Contributes to the company above and beyond position</li>
<li>Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1; may have direct reports</li>
</ul>
Sr. Purchasing Agent: 
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
 
Education/Experience
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
 <ul>
<li>7+ years of experience</li>
</ul>
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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 <ul>
<li>High level of strategy, proactive engagement to move project through purchasing effectively; holds others accountable</li>
<li>Manages and maintains vendor relationships</li>
<li>Capitalizes on potential opportunities for companywide advantages</li>
<li>Works on large and complex projects</li>
<li>Ability to stand in for operations teams as needed</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects</li>
<li>Exposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity</li>
<li>Independent decision making</li>
<li>Fully autonomous in position</li>
<li>Directs activities; offers recommendations and solutions</li>
<li>Demonstrates problem solving and mature judgement in anticipating and solving issues</li>
<li>Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1 & 2; may have multiple direct reports</li>
<li>May assist with hiring and performance reviews</li>
</ul>
Final compensation is determined based on job level, individual qualifications, and relevant experience, including years of experience, technical skill set, and alignment with the scope of the role. Salary ranges for each Construction Procurement Agent level are provided below.
 Construction Procurement Agent I: $60,000 - $73,200
 Construction Procurement Agent II: $73,600 - $91,600
 Senior Construction Procurement Agent: $93,267 - $117,833
 This position is eligible for ISEC’s comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) program, and employee ownership through our ESOP program.
 
This position requires permanent authorization to work in the United States. ISEC does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future

Position Summary
 This position is responsible for developing relationships with current and future customers in a given territory to achieve success in selling ISEC’s products and services. They must have a successful track record in closing customer contracts, developing strategic customer relationships and leadership in all sales activities.
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Responsible for achieving regional sales, profit and revenue goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Responsible for driving client relationships & sales for ISEC scopes of work including, but not limited to: laboratory furniture, doors, frames and hardware, specialties, architectural woodwork, ornamental metals, and medical equipment projects targeting private, industrial, college/university, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech and government markets.</li>
<li>Network with and develop clients through meetings, industry events and participation in local construction affiliations.</li>
<li>Delivers outstanding customer service which includes responding effectively to customer requests, resolving issues, and meeting all commitments in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Utilizes market data, trends and forecasting to qualify project leads.</li>
<li>Prepare and deliver formal Sales presentations to clients.</li>
<li>Facilitate bid proposal and document controls throughout the sales life cycle and provide proper turnover to estimating and operations.</li>
<li>Develop an overall sales strategy by assessing project risks, logistics, contract documents, vendors, subcontractors and competitors.</li>
<li>Proven track record of executing all steps to develop and close large contracts.</li>
<li>Develop and communicate strategies utilizing internal teams to minimize risk and maximize profit and closure opportunities.</li>
<li>Prepare and finalize bid proposals to clients.</li>
<li>Negotiate on ISEC’s behalf for the best possible contract terms.</li>
<li>Provide pre-construction architectural assistance and budget support to clients.</li>
<li>Perform all necessary project follow-up, status tracking, closure and price recaps.</li>
<li>Ability to travel as necessary.</li>
</ul>
Other Duties: 
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)
 Education/Experience
 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent</li>
<li>3-5 years’ experience meeting or exceeding sales goals</li>
<li>Experience with construction sales or related fields</li>
<li>Has an established network of General Contractors</li>
</ul>
Knowledge/Skills
 <ul>
<li>Extensive knowledge of ISEC product lines</li>
<li>Excellent track record of negotiating, relationship building and closing construction sales opportunities</li>
<li>Developing the ability to close, estimate and negotiate work independently</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
 Education/Experience
 
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of Construction experience or experience in a related field</li>
<li>General Construction or specific subcontracting construction knowledge.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge/Skills
 
<ul>
<li>Proven relationship building skills and excellent interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Strong presentation and communication skills</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li>
<li>Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Bluebeam and PowerPoint.</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team member</li>
</ul>
Customer Service Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers</li>
<li>Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)</li>
<li>Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers</li>
<li>Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner</li>
<li>Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do</li>
<li>Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful</li>
<li>Positive attitude</li>
</ul>

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Construction Procurement Agent I, II, Senior

Construction Procurement Agent I, II, Senior

Business Development Representative