Purchasing Agent
About The Position
RS Andrews, partnered with American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals across the country. ARS has been serving its customers with HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical solutions for over 45 years since its establishment in 1975. Purchases equipment, parts and materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Researches new products and makes recommendations to management based upon findings. Supports good customer relations and assists installation/service crews by maintaining adequate inventories of stock for jobs.
Requirements
- A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent is required with related parts/warehousing or purchasing experience.
- Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- An understanding of air conditioning, heating, electrical, appliances and/or plumbing is desired.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Must have strong communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of air conditioning, heating, electrical, appliances and/or plumbing is desired.
Responsibilities
- Administers the purchase order process and places orders for parts, materials and equipment.
- Supports the warehouse counter and/or assists in staging jobs to support technicians. Assists in pulling parts and materials for jobs.
- Assists in the receipt of incoming shipments, checking the purchase order against invoice with actual shipment for completeness and accuracy before distribution or placement in appropriate warehouse location.
- Supplies purchase orders to technicians requiring materials. Arranges for delivery, as needed.
- Ensures that parts/equipment costs are extended on call slips to expedite the closing of tickets.
- Assists in loading jobs on trucks and coordinates any shipping.
- Completes all required documentation and purchase orders on jobs and services and maintains inventory lists.
- Organizes and arranges warehouse to respond to changing warehouse needs.
Benefits
- Access to insurance available at 31 days of employment
- Low-cost Medical Insurance options, starting at $5 per week
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Company paid life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
