Job Description

Purchasing Agent

Reports to:

Purchasing Manager

Job Summary

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 Dental Vision Discounts Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts

Your Financial Future


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 manufactures, 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. Handle material correction forms daily. Maintain a positive attitude at all times. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED: SOFTWARE USED:

Computer MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Multi-line telephone/cell phone PVault (Document Management) Copier/printer/scanner Timberline * Shredder Power Purchase