Assistant Purchasing Agent

UMC, Inc is celebrating 51 years of business. The owner and his family started a plumbing business with the vision to provide quality service while helping others learn about the trade. Today, the same owner and his family continue to lead the industry in multi-family HVAC and Plumbing by providing a clean, quality service for the communities we help build. With the passion to teach others the trade and great people on our team, we continue to lead the industry and experience continuous growth. If you have a passion to provide quality service and have the desire to continue to learn and advance in the trade, we have growth and leadership opportunities for you.

Purchasing Agent Benefits

• TOP MARKET PAY
• Excellent Stability and Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance for you and your family
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K w/ 6% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Family/Friend Referral Program
• Excellent Company Culture

Purchasing Agent Pay Rate

$18.00 - $22.00 / hour depending on experience

Purchasing Agent Qualifications

• Entry level position
• Prefer 1 year computer experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• High School Diploma
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent digital organization skills
• Self-Motivated, Detail-Orientated

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities

• Process material, tools, and rental requests from field teams (Site Superintendents).
• Verify products & pricing across and varied through 10-15+ projects.
• Create Purchase Orders and coordinate delivery with vendors.
• Provide relevant information such as product availability, alternatives, etc to Site Superintendent/Project Manager.
• Keep a record of past orders along with relevant information.
• Help resolve issues with deliveries (backorders, missing material, incorrect material, late deliveries, etc).
• Work closely with Estimating, Project Management, VDC, and Tool Managers.
• Fill out job information reports, credit applications, and keep department reports up to date.
• Work closely with Accounting Team to resolve any issues that arise with invoices, PO overages, etc.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Environment/AAP/EEO Statements
While performing this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasionally exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites occurs. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The performance of work happens in outside weather conditions. Mitigate these hazards or stop work until conditions improve when applicable. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person