PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing assistant needed for a HVAC Mechanical firm. This position will assist in procuring goods and services by managing inventory, researching vendors, and processing purchase orders. Key responsibilities include negotiating prices with suppliers, tracking deliveries, ensuring product quality, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal person will work to get the best possible prices and ensure the company's needs are met efficiently.

Responsibilities include by not limited to:

• Source and evaluate potential vendors, negotiate prices, and maintain good relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels, track orders from placement to delivery, and process purchase orders.
• Verify that received goods match purchase orders and meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, vendor information, and delivery schedules.
• Handle administrative tasks related to purchasing, such as recording receipt of purchases in the inventory module.

** Required skills and qualifications **

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Understanding of supply chain procedures and inventory management
• Prior experience in a similar role

Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience, preferably in the construction industry, proficient in data entry, have excellent skills in MS Office, excellent oral and written skills in the English language. Must be detailed oriented, have the ability to complete projects timely and accurately and communicate effectively with all levels of management and others, and work well in a fast paced environment.

Wage range +/- $20 - $25.00 Per hour

** Our firm is a “drug free workplace”**

Company Description

Our firm is approximately 200 employees strong, and we have been involved in highly technical, high profile projects throughout our many decades of successful history. - We offer competitive rates, benefit package that includes, 401K, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Company Description

Our firm is approximately 200 employees strong, and we have been involved in highly technical, high profile projects throughout our many decades of successful history. - We offer competitive rates, benefit package that includes, 401K, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.