Purchasing Agent

Overview

Manage purchasing, orders, supplier relations, and inventory for construction trades.

Key Responsibilities

• purchasing system
• supplier management
• purchase orders
• order expediting
• inventory control
• cash flow

Tasks

-Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. -Interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. -Initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. -Coordinates with internal teams to ensure that purchasing needs are met promptly and efficiently. -Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. -Accountable for inventory management throughout the purchasing process. Including optimizing the purchasing strategy to protect cash flow.

Requirements

• microsoft 365
• driver’s license
• high school
• 2-5 years
• fire sprinkler
• electrical

What You Bring

-Ability to work under moderate supervision. -Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site effectively. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role. -Experience in Fire Sprinkler, Electrical, HVAC or Plumbing Purchasing preferred. -Valid driver’s license in the state of work. -Highschool diploma or GED. -2-5 years of related experience. -Proficient in Microsoft 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive, etc.).

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Benefits

-A safety-first, family-like workplace -Paid-Time-Off (PTO) -Career-building opportunities & growth potential -Matching 401-K -Affordable Medical/Vision and dental coverage -A diverse internal training program, Jet University

About Jet Industries, Inc.

-Specializes in full-system solutions including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, engineering, fire protection, and building maintenance. -Handles end-to-end commercial and multifamily residential projects, showcasing versatility and scale. -Typical projects range from retail and commercial builds to campus operations and multi-unit residential systems. -Coordinates multiple trades under one roof, reducing waste, compressing timelines, and eliminating overlap. -In-house 'Jet University' training ensures technical teams maintain high standards and consistent execution across disciplines.

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