Mechanical Purchasing Agent

Tutor Perini•Mount Vernon, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Mechanical Purchasing Agent to join our Mount Vernon, NY office. WDF Incorporated is one of the largest specialty mechanical contractors in the New York metropolitan area. We are the only contractors in the market that self-perform HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, and specialty general construction in both the public and private sectors. Our client list includes many of the country’s leading owners and developers, construction managers and institutions. With a single point of contact, we deliver quality services that address the key components of constructing a project from the ground up. In the progressive and booming construction market, we’re guided by safety, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Across New York State our notable projects include the Time Warner Building, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Seven World Trade Center and Goldman Sachs' Lower Manhattan Headquarters.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Accounting or related from an accredited institution
5+ years of construction material procurement experience
Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques, procedures
Working knowledge of accounting, financial management and business contract law
Detail oriented, organized, able to set priorities and keep deadlines, change direction quickly & adapt to various work environments
MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal skills

Responsibilities

Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.
Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder.
Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders.
Negotiate and issue purchase change orders.
Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery.
When required, handle third party rental contracts and awards, renewals, and terminations.
Maintain files and chart all rental orders.
Coordinate invoice problems with vendor, managers, and accounting; delivery requirements with vendor and managers of Desert Mechanical Inc.; quality requirements with Engineering and QC, as appropriate.
Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order.
Establish/maintain working contact with vendors.
Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.