Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent

Unknown Mechanical Contractor; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor in St. Louis seeks an Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent to manage purchasing for HVAC and plumbing projects. The role involves interfacing with various teams, evaluating vendor quotations, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience in mechanical design or sales.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Robust wellness program

401(k) and profit sharing

Personal time off plan

Qualifications

• Some HVAC/mechanical design or engineered equipment sales experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Interface with estimators, project managers, and engineers to obtain order requirements.
• Negotiate and place orders with vendors.
• Evaluate quotations to determine best value.

Skills

Negotiation

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Position: Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Id: 323

# of Openings: 1

About Murphy Company

Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in the St. Louis and Denver markets, providing its professionals with the environment, opportunities, technology, and tools for a rewarding career. We pride ourselves on core values of employee well-being, enduring relationships, integrity, and professionalism. Our people are our most important asset, and we strive to make Murphy a great place to work as we build our clients’ visions.

We Are Looking For Someone Like You

As an Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for purchasing HVAC, plumbing, and industrial engineered equipment for construction projects primarily in the St. Louis, Missouri, and Denver, Colorado markets. The position can be based in either location.

Your Day-to-Day at Murphy Company

1. Interface internally with estimators, project managers, designers, and engineers to obtain order requirements.
2. Solicit quotations and/or obtain bid time quotations from internal estimators.
3. Evaluate quotations to determine best value and compliance with project requirements.
4. Review construction drawings and technical specifications to assist estimators and project managers in determining project requirements for equipment.
5. Interface with vendors to negotiate and place orders.
6. Utilize our ERP system to issue purchase orders and approve invoices.
7. Obtain equipment submittals, coordinate the submittal routing process, and maintain documentation.
8. Track order status, expedite orders, and communicate order status with project staff.
9. Interact with vendors to resolve product failures and disputes.
10. Stay current with new product developments for engineered equipment in HVAC and Plumbing Industry.
11. Stay informed about personnel changes at equipment suppliers.

Bring Your A-Game!

1. Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical experience equivalent.
2. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
3. Some HVAC/mechanical design, mechanical equipment construction, or engineered equipment sales experience is desired. Salary is commensurate with experience.
4. Willingness to negotiate.
5. Limited travel.

What We Will Bring to the Table

1. A collaborative, family-friendly work environment.
2. Knowledge and expertise that has helped us grow and thrive for the last 115 years.
3. Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including health and life insurance, a robust wellness program, 401(k), and profit sharing.
4. A personal time off plan that rivals our competitors.