Purchasing Agent Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of HVAC experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends and to travel as required.
• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• When operating a vehicle, responsibility for its safety, readiness, and operation, and compliance with ECS’s safe driving policy.
• Maintain a professional image.
• Time management and supply management skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Vendor relationship and customer service skills.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services necessary for company operations.
• Verify purchase requisitions against master lists, clarify unclear requests, and recommend alternatives.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and prices, obtaining supplier recommendations for substitute items, and securing approval from the requisitioning department.
• Forward orders to suppliers and monitor and expedite orders.
• Prepare accurate, timely quotations for Service Managers by obtaining or researching current pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Evaluate costs, identify appropriate materials and equipment, and ensure quote details are complete and accurate.
• Use the company’s quoting software to prepare and submit professional quotations within required deadlines.
• Compare received items with ordered items and resolve shipment errors with suppliers.
• Forward receiving documentation to authorize payment for purchases.
• Assess supplier profiles and offers, manage inventory, and maintain key supplier relationships to support quality, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare and ship outgoing packages.
• Assist technicians with parts identification, troubleshooting, and information sourcing.
• Complete related tasks as needed to support purchasing and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Major health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays (8)
• Professional training and industry certification
• Referral incentives
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Advancement opportunities
• Multi-level training opportunities