Purchasing Assistant

JCM Associates; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

On-site gym

Wellness programs

Company social events

Job summary

JCM Associates, a leading HVAC and plumbing contractor in Upper Marlboro, MD, is hiring a Purchasing Assistant to support sourcing for 15+ projects and ensure timely fulfillment of material orders. The role includes building supplier relationships, processing orders, and maintaining documentation in the accounting system.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn plumbing and mechanical components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Manager by sourcing materials for 15+ active projects.
• Build relationships with suppliers and vendors for timely orders.
• Receive and process foreman orders daily to support field teams.
• Review bulk orders for accuracy and identify savings opportunities.
• Use accounting system to maintain purchasing documentation and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Upper Marlboro, MD | Full-Time, In-Office | $60,000-$75,000

About JCM Associates

JCM Associates is one of the Mid-Atlantic's leading commercial HVAC and plumbing contractors, based in Upper Marlboro, MD, just 20 minutes from DC. We've delivered mechanical systems for landmark projects including The Wharf (Phases 1 & 2), CFG Bank Arena, University of Maryland's new residence halls, The Anthem, and Catholic University.

About This Role

The Purchasing Assistant will work with the Purchasing Manager to support critical field operations by sourcing all materials for our 15+ active construction projects. The Purchasing Assistant will:

• Learn and know the common materials we buy. You will become an expert on plumbing and mechanical components.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and vendors and know who the right partners are for a given order. You will know who the great suppliers are and who the right vendors are for different orders.
• Receive and process foreman orders daily. You will support the field teams with prompt fulfillment of their materials needs.
• Receive and process bulk orders, and review them for accuracy and completeness. You will learn how to review an large purchases and find errors and opportunities for savings.
• Use our accounting system to manage, monitor, and maintain the proper purchasing documentation history. You will become an expert at using our software systems for organized purchasing and record keeping.

This role provides an opportunity to train and learn how to run a commercial purchasing department. Long term, a great candidate can grow substantially in this role with upside to become a full purchasing manager.

Required Qualifications

• Able to pass drug screening/background check.
• Overall admin/office support when needed in other departments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be a team player.
• Organization skills and prioritizing tasks to make sure deadlines are met is a must.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in commercial construction, plumbing and mechanical contracting, or construction material purchasing is preferred, but entry level candidates motivated to learn the industry are highly encouraged to apply.

Pay/Benefits

• $60,000 – $75,000/year, plus performance-based bonuses
• 2 weeks paid vacation + paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (starts after 90 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• Real advancement opportunities - we promote from within into senior estimating and leadership roles
• On-site gym/fitness center, wellness programs, and company social events