Purchasing Administrative Assistant

Way Engineering, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with employer contributions

Profit-sharing program

Seven paid holidays

Career growth and development

Job summary

Way Engineering, Ltd. in Houston, TX, seeks a focused professional to support our mechanical construction procurement efforts.

You will engage with facility leads and field teams, learning pipe fabrication and installation processes while handling purchasing activities for projects. This hands-on role emphasizes organization, multi-tasking, and vendor management, with exposure to real projects and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for mechanical construction projects.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes and pricing.
• Procure materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain vendor relationships and performance records.
• Resolve discrepancies with orders, invoices, and deliveries.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with forecasting material needs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Gain hands-on exposure to field operations to better understand project material requirements.
• Weekly pay.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Excel

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Way Engineering is a leading mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, piping, and building automation solutions across Texas and the Southeast. We are committed to delivering high-quality mechanical systems for hospitals, data centers, commercial buildings, research facilities, schools, and other complex construction projects.

Position Summary

In this role, you will work closely with our Manufacturing Facility Leads to gain hands‑on experience in the different departments involved in pipe fabrication. Additionally, you will rotate through fieldwork with our Journeymen to learn piping installation processes. This hands‑on training is essential before supporting our high-profile mechanical construction projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

General Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for mechanical construction projects
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes and pricing
• Procure materials, equipment, and supplies
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain vendor relationships and performance records
• Resolve discrepancies with orders, invoices, and deliveries
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with forecasting material needs
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
• Gain hands‑on exposure to field operations to better understand project material requirements
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Profit-sharing program
• Seven paid holidays
• Career growth and development opportunities