Purchasing Assistant

Andy J Egan Co. • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Egan, a mechanical contractor serving West Michigan since 1919, is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the data processing needs of its internal purchasing department. This role is ideal for someone looking to join a growing team of dedicated professionals. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of safety, integrity, passion, and customer value.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Punctual, courteous, organized and customer service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional in interacting with people at all levels
• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-starter, able to work without supervision

Nice To Haves

• Incorporate and promote Jobotics (internal AI platform) in daily routine

Responsibilities

• Answering the shipping/logistics phone line
• Tracking down POs and POCs on site for deliveries and answering questions on delivery hours
• Participating in and tracking minutes for department meetings
• Data management for Purchasing and the Shop
• Pulling reports, creating comparison sheets for rental rates/quotes, and ordering material reports from jobs
• Assisting with entering costs on POs/Monitoring missed costs and updating POs
• Assisting with tracking monthly cost/activity reports
• Creation of POs, MRs and CMs
• Assisting with ordering rental equipment
• Managing internal job site rental forms
• Coordinating directly with rental companies to call off assets
• Recording shop orders/materials from internal shop stock as billable costs for accounting
• Serving as Point of Contact for internal purchasing and tool tracking software
• Assisting the shop as needed
• Assisting with inventory management (includes traveling to job sites)
• Assisting the Accounts Payable department as needed
• Resolving issues with deliveries and vendor errors/issues
• Assisting in streamlining processes and efficiencies
• Incorporating and promoting Jobotics (internal AI platform) in daily routine

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Relocation assistance considered, if applicable
• 100% Employer-funded Medical & Dental insurance premiums
• Comprehensive health coverage plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance)
• Paid time off (PTO) & Holidays
• 401(K) with company match
• Corporate Chaplain and Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed