Purchasing Agent-Mechanical, Electrical, & Welding Tools

Aurora, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 68000 - 75000

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Supply Chain Management

Job Summary

Description

Join a fast-growing construction organization where your purchasing expertise directly powers field success. As a Purchasing Agent Mechanical Electrical & Welding Tools youll play a critical role in keeping seven business units running efficiently by sourcing standardizing and managing the tools and consumables that drive our projects forward. From evaluating vendor pricing and availability to ensuring consistent cost-effective tooling across shop and field operations youll partner closely with fabrication electrical safety and operations teams to support safe high-quality execution. If you bring hands-on knowledge of mechanical electrical and welding tools thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in making smart value-driven purchasing decisions that impact real work on real jobsites this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing with an industry leader.

Self. Made. at RK

At RK Self. Made. isnt a tagline its how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability confidence and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines solve real-world challenges and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together we deliver construction fabrication manufacturing and building services with a focus on safety quality and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship complexity and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects mentorship from experienced builders and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University accredited apprenticeships competitive benefits and deep community investment RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent Mechanical Electrical & Welding Tools is responsible for evaluating competitive vendor pricing service and product availability to procure materials and equipment in support of all projects and shop operations. This role procures required tools and consumables in an ethical value-conscious timely and well-organized manner while ensuring consistency cost control and availability across the organization.

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with strong knowledge of mechanical electrical and welding tools and consumables to source standardize and manage tooling across seven (7) business units. The ideal candidate understands both shop and field tooling requirements and works collaboratively with operations fabrication electrical safety and tool management teams to support efficient and safe execution of work.

Role Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end purchasing activities from requisition through purchase order issuance to support project schedules and operations timelines.
Source materials equipment rough-in items services as requested for projects and operations while ensuring compliance with approved vendors and buying agreements.
Obtain competitive pricing through multiple bids and negotiate cost lead times rebates and purchasing terms to achieve best overall value.
Collaborate with project teams to align purchases with specifications budgets schedules and job cost codes.
Coordinate deliveries to job sites fabrication shops yards manufacturing facilities and tool facilities; track back orders and expedite critical materials as needed.
Optimize inventory levels by utilizing existing yard stock and supporting the goal of minimal long-term inventory.
Analyze pricing usage and purchasing trends to support cost control and informed sourcing decisions.
Maintain accurate purchase order vendor and item master data within company systems; verify pricing changes and request new part numbers when required.
Support Accounts Payable with PO-to-invoice validation and resolution of discrepancies.
Proactively communicate and resolve supply chain risks shortages or delivery issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical and welding tools and consumables
Experience procuring hand tools power tools electrical tools welding equipment and related consumables
Experience managing tools across multiple departments or business units
Experience managing welding consumables including wire rod gas PPE and accessories
Experience working with industrial and electrical suppliers (e.g. Grainger Milwaukee Greenlee Ridged and welding/electrical distributors)
Experience maintaining consolidating and managing part numbers and vendor catalogs
Ability to read and interpret specifications drawings and equipment requirements
Strong organizational follow-up and communication skills
Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP formulas)
Experience working in purchasing or ERP systems (Vista Viewpoint IFS exposure helpful)

Primary Career Level:

Works under general supervision exercising independent judgment in day-to-day purchasing decisions; consults with supervisor on complex or non-routine matters.
Receives guidance primarily on overall objectives priorities and policy-related issues.
Acts as a liaison with internal teams and external partners independently managing matters related to assigned purchasing responsibilities.
Bachelors degree with 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education skills and experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present data in a clear actionable manner.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables formulas lookup functions) preferred.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value guiding everything we do each day: Health Safety & Environmental

Awards: Whether in Construction Manufacturing Fabrication or Service RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development: Through RK University we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company to include leadership and technical learning opportunities we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionJoin a fast-growing construction organization where your purchasing expertise directly powers field success. As a Purchasing Agent Mechanical Electrical & Welding Tools youll play a critical role in keeping seven business units running efficiently by sourcing standardizing and managing t...