Purchasing Agent

Company: Horwitz
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 At Horwitz, we dont just offer jobswe build careers. For over 100 years, weve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude. Were committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefitsyoull be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity. Position Overview: The Purchasing Agent plays a critical role in Horwitzs 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 Horwitzs 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 Bachelors 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.

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