Estimator/Purchasing Agent

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Experienced
DIRECT HIRE: An amazing opportunity for an experienced Estimator/Purchasing Agent to join a dynamic team in the Chester, PA area.

Salary: $65K - $80K
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term life insurance, PTO

Job Qualifications:
    • Proven experience as an estimator, or similar position, within the manufacturing industry, preferably in pressure vessel manufacturing or related sectors
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
    • In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, quality standards, ASME codes, and safety protocols
    • Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and project management principles
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists
    • Competency in fact-based problem solving and analysis
    • BSc in engineering, construction science, or relevant discipline preferred
Technical requirements:
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
    • Skilled use of precision measuring tools
    • General knowledge of material types/grades and their machinability
    • Proficient in relevant estimating
    • Basic computer knowledge including Word, Excel, and ERP software navigation
Financial Management:
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improve profitability
  • Monitor the production hours executed against the estimated hours assigned for each project, to ensure projects are profitable
Client Relations:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, and vendors, while understanding their needs and expectations
  • Stay apprised of industry trends and innovations that are applicable to the company to support continuous improvement
Responsibilities:
  • Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
  • Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
  • Preparing material and cost estimates for the product or service in a timely manner
  • Creating labor estimates for any project
  • Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
  • Managing bids from vendors and contractors
  • Using bid data to prepare a detailed cost analysis such as the labor, material, production times, etc.
  • Gather and negotiate quotes by subcontractors and vendors
  • Presenting prepared estimates to management
  • Compiling and recording actual costs
  • Collaborate with the General Manager, verify capabilities as required
  • Reviewing customer purchase orders to verify compliance with the quotation (estimate)
  • Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Once you apply, for a faster response, please text "EPA" to 904-712-6140. 

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