Purchasing Agent

MMR Group; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Group is seeking an on-site Purchasing Agent based in Odessa, TX. You will evaluate suppliers, interview vendors, and negotiate contracts to secure the best deals.

You’ll verify purchases, coordinate deliveries, and maintain records while managing key supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery. The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, a BS degree preferred, and strong MS Office skills with excellent organization and communication abilities to operate under deadlines in a

Qualifications

• BS degree in related field preferred.
• 3–5 years relevant work experience required.
• Experience in procurement within a construction setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Strong MS Office knowledge and ability to manage supporting data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria.
• Interview vendors and visit supplier facilities to learn about products and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts to obtain best deals for the company.
• Verify purchases against a master list and suggest alternatives for costly items.
• Coordinate delivery times with suppliers and resolve shipping errors.
• Authorize payments and maintain receipts, records, and inventories.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Sort and file documents to keep information accessible.
• Provide purchasing planning information by collecting and summarizing data and trends.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Attendance reliability

Education

BS degree in related field preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MMR Purchasing Agent- On-site based in Odessa, TX

Company Culture:

At MMR, our most valuable assets are not our buildings or equipment, it is our family of employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our investment in training programs and resources allows our employees to reach both their personal and professional goals. This is evident with MMR receiving numerous awards including “Best Place to Work” and consistently being recognized as one of the top Engineering News Record’s “Annual Specialty Contractors.” All of which can be further explained on our website (https://mmrgrp.com/resources) by watching the provided videos.

Organization Description:

MMR has served as the industry leader in instrumentation and electrical construction, maintenance, and technical services for over 30 years. Our diverse list of clients allows us the unique ability to work across industry lines in the oil and gas upstream and midstream as well as chemical and petrochemical downstream, industrial manufacturing, power generation, renewable energy, mission critical, heavy commercial, and energy storage sectors. MMR holds the proud distinction of being the largest privately owned “Open Shop” contractor in the United States with over 30 branch offices including global locations in Canada, and Mexico. For more information, please visit our website: www.mmrgrp.com.

Job Description:

MMR is seeking Purchasing Agent candidates. The responsibilities would include, but not limited to, the following:

• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
• Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintain receipts, records, and inventories
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Follows and provides feedback on processes set forth by department for organization and data management
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as needed to align with the overall business objectives of the organization

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BS degree in related field preferred
• 3-5 years relevant work experience required
• Experience in procurement within a construction setting preferred
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve, and exercise good judgement with minimal supervision
• Ability to coordinate a variety of project simultaneously
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity
• Working knowledge of MS Office software
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Regular and reliable attendance at work

MMR Group, Inc. and its affiliated companies ("MMR") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected class.