Purchasing Support Specialist
About The Position
Way Engineering is a family-owned and operated mechanical contractor based in Houston, Texas. We specialize in commercial air conditioning, plumbing, piping, and the maintenance of these systems. As a leader in design-build/design-assist, preconstruction, commissioning, building information modeling (BIM), and quality control, Way Engineering continues to deliver high-quality solutions across the industry. Responsibilities · Begin with approximately one year of training rotations in our Mechanical Shop to learn construction terminology, takeoffs, measurements, and gain a full understanding of the scope of equipment and materials ordered by the Purchasing Department · Perform accurate and timely data entry · Monitor purchasing needs and inventory levels · Track orders from placement through delivery · Update internal systems with order details, including dates, vendors, quantities, and pricing · Follow up with suppliers to confirm or adjust orders as necessary · Compare deliveries with purchase orders and report discrepancies · Address and escalate purchasing errors promptly · Coordinate with vendors to ensure product quality and accuracy · Cross-reference incoming deliveries with purchase documentation Qualifications · Strong organizational and time management skills · Previous administrative or purchasing experience is a plus · Excellent written and verbal communication · Professional and positive demeanor · Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently · Basic understanding of supply chain procedures · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) · Experience with Excel and working within internal databases Perks of the Trade · Weekly pay · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · 7 paid holidays · 401(k) plan · Profit sharing Qualifications
Requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Professional and positive demeanor
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
- Basic understanding of supply chain procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Experience with Excel and working within internal databases
Nice To Haves
- Previous administrative or purchasing experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Begin with approximately one year of training rotations in our Mechanical Shop to learn construction terminology, takeoffs, measurements, and gain a full understanding of the scope of equipment and materials ordered by the Purchasing Department
- Perform accurate and timely data entry
- Monitor purchasing needs and inventory levels
- Track orders from placement through delivery
- Update internal systems with order details, including dates, vendors, quantities, and pricing
- Follow up with suppliers to confirm or adjust orders as necessary
- Compare deliveries with purchase orders and report discrepancies
- Address and escalate purchasing errors promptly
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure product quality and accuracy
- Cross-reference incoming deliveries with purchase documentation
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 7 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Profit sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
