Purchasing Agent

Position Overview:

The Purchasing Agent plays a critical role in Horwitz’s operational and financial success by equipping projects and teams with the best possible purchasing outcomes. By owning day-to-day purchasing activity with a categorical focus on PFV (pipe, fittings & valves). This role will partner closely with the field, project management and accounting to streamline processes, reduce exceptions while supporting new best in class tools and process evolution — all while reflecting Horwitz’s cultural values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.

Key Responsibilities:

These responsibilities generally describe the nature of the position and may not be all inclusive:

• Support the purchasing lifecycle by issuing POs, coordinating approvals, tracking shipments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate item and vendor master data.
• Source and replenish PFV materials, maintain specifications and pricing, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance for OTIF delivery and quality.
• Improve AP efficiency with contributions to first-pass match efforts, reducing invoice exceptions sources, supporting e-invoicing initiatives, and standardizing SOPs.
• Partner with project managers and field teams to ensure PO and receiving accuracy, proper job-cost alignment, and coordination with change orders.
• Lead vendor management activities including RFQs/RFPs, scorekeeping, remediation planning, and maintaining required certificates and compliance documents.
• Use construction ERP systems and procurement portals to identify lead-time risks, price variances, and process improvement opportunities, while helping test and implement new tools.
• Collaborate with warehouse and dispatch teams to balance inventory, prevent stockouts, and expedite critical PFV materials with a strong sense of urgency.
• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing workflows, shortening PO cycle times, and documenting scalable processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do and Curious.
• Get better every day.

Skills and Education:

Technical and Business Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, purchasing software, and e-catalogs.
• Ability to create clear reports, business cases, and benefit analyses with actionable recommendations.
• Solid understanding of mechanical construction materials, engineering specification review, and logistics processes is a plus.

Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

• Proven negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Demonstrated professionalism and poise under pressure.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Logistics, Production Operations Management, Management Information Systems, Finance, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with purchasing, sourcing, or procurement analysis.
• PFV experience preferred.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing platforms in a construction or project-based environment preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required, not to exceed 10%; occasional visits to job sites or vendor locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Office-based role with periodic travel to field sites or vendor facilities.
• Must be able to adhere to jobsite safety practices when applicable, including proper PPE use.
• Ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods, with occasional standing or walking during site visits.