Purchasing Agent

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare Options

401(k) Match

Performance Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A construction services company in Rockville, MD is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage material orders and deliveries, requiring 3-5 years of experience in plumbing and HVAC purchasing. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential for effective communication and relationship development with suppliers and staff. This role offers a collaborative environment with various benefits including performance bonuses and health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in purchasing commercial plumbing, HVAC and mechanical products.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong desire to learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders and determine the most cost-effective source.
• Expedite material deliveries and track lost or backordered items.
• Assist with training foremen on processes and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Job description

Job Overview

To expedite ordering and delivery of all rough material, equipment, and supplies on Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. jobsites and fabrication shop.

Benefits Summary

• Premium Healthcare Options
• Free Healthcare
• Medical
• Vision Discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Performance Bonus
• Gainshare

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• 8 Annual Holidays
• Engaging Team Activities
• Health & Wellness Program

Requirements

• Able to work Monday-Friday (9-10 hours/day) with occasional weekends as necessary. Hours may involve start times as early as 6:00 a.m. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in purchasing commercial plumbing, HVAC and mechanical products.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve and manage conflict professionally.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Interface effectively, ethically and professionally with all levels of staff: internal and external executives/managers, internal and external professionals, owners and their staff, line employees, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Communicate effectively in English (aural, verbal, and written).
• Possess strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and remain in static positions for duration of shift.
• Able to lift five up to fifty pounds (50 lbs), with or without assistance.
• Able to handle, protect and maintain the confidentiality of information. NOTE: A signed confidentiality agreement is required as part of this position.
• Possess strong desire, willingness and ability to learn new tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to read specifications and provide appropriate submittals as needed.
• Generate purchase orders and determine most cost-effective source while meeting delivery deadlines.
• Assist with training foremen on the Purchasing Department’s processes and procedures.
• Expedite material deliveries to jobsites and track material that is lost or on backorder.
• Use all resources provided to follow-up on orders with long lead times and communicate any delays with foreman, HVAC technicians, leadmen, and material handlers.
• Obtain and control the best value pricing for materials in a fair and equitable manner for all manufacturers, vendors, and supply houses while developing lasting relationships.
• Order all rough material for field foremen and HVAC technicians.
• Order all truck accessories for company vehicles
• Purchase all access doors, valve tags, and identification material.
• Assist in processing invoices in a timely matter.
• Enter purchase order data into purchasing system and obtain corresponding forms for all orders.
• Coordinate returns for excess, damaged, defective, and incorrectly shipped material.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Computer MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Multi-line telephone/cell phone PVault (Document Management)
• Shredder Power Purchase

Accessibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Including disabled and veterans.

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