{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"58efa1e847676fa8264b14ef","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/58efa1e847676fa8264b14ef","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/58efa1e847676fa8264b14ef","title":"Purchasing Agent","description":"Ready to build a career—not just clock in for a job? At Hunter Contracting Co., you're more than an employee number—you're family. We're a long-standing, Arizona-grown, family-owned heavy civil contractor, proudly serving our communities since 1961. If you're driven, dependable, and eager to grow, we'd love to have you on our team.\r\nWhat we are proud to offer you\r\nVision\r\nFlexible Spending Account\r\n401K\r\nLife Insurance\r\nHealth and Wellness Programs\r\nSick Time Pay/Holiday Pay\r\nPTO\r\nJob Purpose\r\nTo assist the Fleet Service Manager with the operations of centralized purchasing, including but not limited to, procuring small tools, supplies, auto parts construction equipment parts and service-related items. 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