Purchasing Agent - Mechanical Contracting

A well-established mechanical contractor in the Concord area is looking to add a Mechanical Purchasing Assistant to its growing team! This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, respected company with a strong reputation in the mechanical construction industry. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience purchasing construction materials, preferably within the mechanical or plumbing sector, along with a solid understanding of plumbing products and materials.

• Salary: $65,00.00 - $80,000.00 /year
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vacation & paid time off
• On-site parking
• Bright and beautiful newly renovated office

• Reviews drawings and specifications to procure the appropriate materials for an awarded project
• Provides support to the project on an ongoing basis, to Project Managers and Field Staff with regards to materials, tools, and rentals ordered
• Interfaces with all levels of organizations, both internally and externally
• Collaborates with members of the purchasing department within company to help provide a complete procurement solution
• Maintain organized electronic files
• Prioritize orders received from multiple sources
• Maintain professional supplier relations
• Send RFQs to suppliers
• Receive and review supplier quotes against project requirements
• Assess the validity of received supplier quotes
• Issue purchase orders with correct cost codes to suppliers
• Post values in purchase orders by cost code
• Review invoices to show breakdown by cost code
• Pursue order acknowledgements
• Follow-up on deliveries with suppliers and foremen to make sure of timeliness
• Expedite back-orders to meet deadlines
• Request proof of deliveries for missing orders
• Coordinate return of materials from site or shop
• Request RMAs for returns and ensure credits match RMAs
• Coordinate special project releases
• Distribute shop drawings to project managers
• Place equipment rentals and off renting
• Online purchases and brokerage accounts

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