Purchasing Agent - Mechanical Contracting

A well-established mechanical contractor in the Concord area is looking to add a Mechanical Purchasing Assistant to its growing team! This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, respected company with a strong reputation in the mechanical construction industry. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience purchasing construction materials, preferably within the mechanical or plumbing sector, along with a solid understanding of plumbing products and materials.

What’s in it for you?

- Salary: $65,00.00 - $80,000.00 /year

- Extended health care

- Dental care

- Vacation & paid time off

- On-site parking

- Bright and beautiful newly renovated office

Responsibilities include:

- Reviews drawings and specifications to procure the appropriate materials for an awarded project

- Provides support to the project on an ongoing basis, to Project Managers and Field Staff with regards to materials, tools and rentals ordered

- Interfaces with all levels of organizations, both internally and externally.

- Collaborates with members of the purchasing department within company to help provide a complete procurement solution.

- Maintain organized electronic files.

- Prioritize orders received from multiple sources

- Maintain professional supplier relations

As part of their duties, the Purchasing Assistant daily tasks include but are not limited to the following:

- Send RFQs to suppliers.

- Receive and review supplier quotes against project requirements

- Assess the validity of received supplier quotes

- Issue purchase orders with correct cost codes to suppliers

- Post values in purchase orders by cost code

- Review invoices to show breakdown by cost code

- Pursue order acknowledgements

- Follow-up on deliveries with suppliers and foremen to make sure of timeliness

- Expedite back-orders to meet deadlines

- Request proof of deliveries for missing orders

- Coordinate return of materials from site or shop

- Request RMAs for returns and ensure credits match RMAs

- Coordinate special project releases

- Distribute shop drawings to project managers

- Place equipment rentals and off renting

- Online purchases and brokerage accounts

Apply with confidence as Harbinger Network respects your privacy and will keep your application private and confidential. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check out website for other related positions as they are posted.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

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