Dispatcher / Purchasing Agent
Hardrock Concrete Placement Co., Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
For more information or to apply, visit:
www.hrconcrete.com
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Dispatcher is responsible for purchasing and negotiating of pricing for materials, equipment,
and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable
suppliers. The Dispatcher receives incoming calls from field personnel, takes orders, and places
orders with appropriate supplier, vendor, or subcontractor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives orders from field personnel and places order for concrete/aggregates, miscellaneous
materials, rental equipment, and subcontractors.
- Issues purchase orders (P.O.'s) to vendors.
- Maintains a list of current suppliers and vendors, including pricing.
- Records orders in the purchasing logs for immediate access and reference.
- Updates and maintains all purchasing logs daily, including concrete, material, rental, and
subcontractor.
- Tracks and retains mix designs into Job Master Supplier List for each project.
- Problem solves issues with regard to mix designs and pricing.
- Records cubic yards poured and aggregate totals as received from field personnel. Notifies
Management if member of field personnel is not following procedure to call in totals.
- Receives all material invoices and codes each one accurately based on purchasing logs.
- Distributes concrete pour log each day.
- Assists in identifying costs and assigning them to the correct project and division.
- Monitors and reduces the number of rentals when equipment in idle or standing by.
- Monitors and tracks all rental equipment on a daily basis by job site, type, and usage.
- Distributes daily rental log recap to appropriate personnel including posting in Superintendent
area.
- Negotiates pricing for rentals, materials, and subcontractors.
- Completes and distributes Concrete Incident Report if concrete is lost for any reason.
- Complies with all Corporate Policies and Procedures.
- Promotes and contributes to a positive work environment.
- Performs any other duties as assigned or special projects that may be needed to ensure the
Company functions more efficiently.
- Problem solves as necessary to perform job functions