Purchasing Agent I

Job Title & Location Job Title: Purchasing Agent I Location: Rocky Mount, NC; Hybrid Company Overview TransTech Energy is a leading provider of engineered equipment solutions for processing, storing, distributing, and utilizing a wide variety of liquids and gases in the energy, renewables, chemical, and industrial end markets. Our diverse manufacturing and design portfolio includes ASME pressure vessels, API storage tanks, TEMA heat exchangers, packaged process equipment, reactors, distillation columns, and other custom designed applications. Our design, construction, and field service capabilities include gas processing, storage, and utilization projects in energy, power, industrial, and biogas markets. As we continue to improve our ESG profile, we are committed to investing in renewable energy technologies, and anticipate this will be an important part of our future growth. We have offices and manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana, and Montana, and have field teams supporting North and South America. With a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere, we define success by how we impact the lives of the people around us. Job Summary The Purchasing Agent will be an important contributor to the team. Maintaining vendor relationships and purchasing strategies that optimize purchasing costs and ensure that materials and supplies are available on a timely basis for field work and shop production. The position is responsible for purchasing across multiple facilities, including field operations and subcontractors. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Work with the team to establish procurement strategies for the acquisition of project materials and plant materials that optimize quality, cost, terms, and timely delivery Maintain relationships with suppliers Evaluate and maintain reports for inventory reorder Assist in managing supplier contracts and administering best pricing strategies Partner with stakeholders to ensure documentation requirements are correct Place purchase orders in response to Project Management orders, inventory stocking requirements as directed Identifies actual and potential delivery problems and takes proactive steps to inform appropriate personnel Order all parts and coordinate deliveries to field projects with production and field teams Ensure that ERP system transactions are complete, accurate, and timely Resolves discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiving reports Other duties as assigned Competencies Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills Ability to develop strategy and leadership skills Experience with building vendor relationships Minimum 2 years’ experience in purchasing Good working knowledge of an ERP environment as it relates to purchasing (Syteline preferred) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Education Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to Purchasing or Business Administration Job Type Full-time; Hybrid Benefits Designed To Work For You Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor) Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days Time Off We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs: Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Bereavement Leave This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr