ISBN: 1456355252

This handbook is for anyone responsible for procuring the day-to-day tooling, equipment, material, rental, or other needs of a construction jobsite. Supplier management, embracing technol… More...

This handbook is for anyone responsible for procuring the day-to-day tooling, equipment, material, rental, or other needs of a construction jobsite. Supplier management, embracing technology, price reduction strategies, and many other processes are discussed in an easy to understand format. Customer service is stressed and specific discussion is given on achieving success as a construction purchasing agent. My goal is all about you finding success as a purchasing agent in the construction industry. I want you to become a valuable asset to your organization with the corresponding salary compensation and upward career trajectory. By providing excellent customer service, adhering to company spending criteria, and doing what you can to positively impact the bottom line of your organization it will only be a matter of time before you are recognized as a professional and given more influence over processes.In the construction industry, the Purchasing Department has traditionally been thought of as a cost center that offers a service, but little strategic importance. This is a consequence of the "3 bids and a buy" concept that used to be very common for making buying decisions. Working as a purchasing agent is no longer a job for clerks, and many skills must be learned to negotiate with salespersons, analyze quotes, develop strategic processes, and manage suppliers.The experiences of the last several years led me to write this book. I remember what it was like to take on purchasing used books,books Books, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform<