Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Build Something Exceptional With Us

Ascent Custom Millwork is a growing architectural millwork company known for craftsmanship, collaboration, and delivering high-quality custom solutions. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and enjoys being a key contributor to bringing complex millwork projects to life.

If you enjoy working cross-functionally, managing details that make a big impact, and partnering with vendors to ensure projects stay on time and on budget, this role offers a strong opportunity to grow with an expanding organization.

What You'll Do

As our Purchasing Agent, you will play a critical role in the pre-production phase by ensuring materials are accurately specified, competitively sourced, and delivered to meet project schedules.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review project handoffs, drawings, and specifications from Sales and Estimating
• Perform material and hardware takeoffs and build bills of material within our ERP system
• Prepare and distribute drawing and scope packages to qualified vendors for pricing
• Evaluate vendor quotes based on quality, lead time, and project requirements
• Coordinate material samples, approvals, and lead times with project teams
• Write and manage purchase orders for shop materials and specialty items
• Track procurement status, costs, and changes within ERP
• Partner with Engineering and Production to identify value-engineering opportunities
• Monitor fabrication timelines and coordinate release dates with vendors and internal teams
• Communicate budget variances, savings opportunities, and procurement risks proactively

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings both technical knowledge and strong communication skills to the table.

You'll be successful in this role if you have:

• A solid understanding of architectural millwork materials, including veneers, laminates, core materials, hardwoods, and hardware
• The ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• Experience working with vendors and managing procurement timelines
• Strong attention to detail and comfort tracking costs and approvals
• Confidence collaborating with estimators, engineers, and production teams

Technical skills include:

• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with AWI standards (preferred)
• ERP system experience (preferred)

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years of experience in construction or manufacturing
• Architectural millwork experience strongly preferred
• Prior purchasing or procurement experience is required

Why Join Ascent Custom Millwork?

• Work on custom, high-end millwork projects
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across departments
• Be part of a company that values quality, accountability, and teamwork
• Opportunity for long-term growth as the organization continues to expand