Purchasing Agent
Lessen
Software Engineering
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2023
<div>Lessen is one of the fastest growing companies in the real estate services industry. Our proprietary technology platform provides clients with portfolio dashboards, the ability to review and approve project estimates, check in on project progress in real time and pay vendors all in one place! But we aren’t just a tech company. We are also a property service delivery company offering renovations, turns and maintenance to residential and commercial clients. Lessen recently acquired SMS Assist, an industry-leading facilities maintenance technology and delivery company, resulting in an increased combined enterprise company valuation of over $2 billion. The new combined national footprint will serve more than 250,000 properties, facilitate approximately 2.5 million repair and maintenance orders, and complete nearly 20,000 renovation and turn projects per year. Lessen has quickly evolved from exciting startup to valued partner, delivering scalable and turnkey property services to our clients.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt">Lessen is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join our fast paced, growing real estate start-up company. We are a software and service company focused on modernizing the property services industry. This role will be responsible for supporting the field teams by purchasing various necessary materials, supplies and services across 2 business segments: including renovations and turns.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>What You’ll Do:</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Oversee the entire project procurement management for multiple markets, including, but not limited to, all the following responsibilities:</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Purchase materials for all Renovation and Turn Projects</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Source, select and negotiate with local and regional suppliers where needed</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Coordinate logistics of materials</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Facilitate phone sales with suppliers</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Manage inventory levels for markets where materials are stocked to ensure all necessary materials are available</div><div><b>You Should Have:</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Construction material knowledge</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Basic understanding of contract language</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Ability to build and maintain relationships with manufactures and suppliers</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>2-4 years of Purchasing experience</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools and other software as required</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Extremely detail oriented and organized</div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> </span>Ability to prioritize and make sound decision</div>
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