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JCM Associates, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for the Purchasing Department. This full-time entry-level office position. Experience in purchasing for a mechanical contracting or construction firm is a plus, but training for the right candidate will be provided.

ABOUT JCM

JCM is a market leader in the DMV commercial construction industry. JCM provides mechanical and plumbing new construction and renovation for some or the largest and most complex projects in the region. Recent projects include:

• East Campus Building 4 at NSA Headquarters, Ft. Meade
• Federal Reserve Board Headquarters
• Fannie Mae Virginia Headquarters (Reston Gateway)
• The Baltimore Arena (stadium)
• The Wharf, Washington DC
• Numerous multifamily buildings with over 10,000 apartments built
• Many University buildings at George Washington University, University of Maryland, George Mason University, American University, and Catholic University

Our company features a variety of critical functions including a 50,000 square foot prefabrication/manufacturing facility, a team of professional engineers, hundreds of highly qualified plumbers, steamfitters, technicians, and other specialists in the field, and a large support staff in the office.

Our company is a team-oriented workplace with a supportive and inclusive culture. Diversity in our workforce is a strength. We are continually investing in ongoing training and development. Our customers know as committed and cooperative. Many of our employees have been with JCM for 20 years and stay because it's simply a great place to work. Our office and fabrication facilities are located conveniently in Upper Marlboro just 20 minutes from DC.

About This Role

The Purchasing Assistant will work with the Purchasing Manager to support critical field operations by sourcing all materials for our 15 active construction projects. The Purchasing Assistant will:

• Learn and know the common materials we buy. You will become an expert on plumbing and mechanical components.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and vendors and know who the right partners are for a given order. You will know who the great suppliers are and who the right vendors are for different orders.
• Receive and process foreman orders daily. You will support the field teams with prompt fulfillment of their materials needs.
• Receive and process bulk orders, and review them for accuracy and completeness. You will learn how to review an large purchases and find errors and opportunities for savings.
• Use our accounting system to manage, monitor, and maintain the proper purchasing documentation history. You will become an expert at using our software systems for organized purchasing and record keeping.

This role provides an opportunity to train and learn how to run a commercial purchasing department. Long term, a great candidate can grow substantially in this role with upside to become a full purchasing manager.

About You

Are you a can-do person that takes responsibility for your work until the job is done? Do you have strong computer skills and communicate with others comfortably and naturally? Are you motivated to learn every facet of a role so you can excel and grow into a higher level of responsibility? Are you comfortable working through conflict and solving problems? Are you at your best when the stakes are high and action is needed to support the team?

If you're looking for an opportunity to break into the industry while having upside for your career, consider this position. You will get hands on top-to-bottom training on how to execute the work and learn managerial skills that will help you elevate your game as you get comfortable in the role.

Required Qualifications:

• Able to pass drug screening/background check.
• Overall admin/office support when needed in other departments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be a team player.
• Organization skills and prioritizing tasks to make sure deadlines are met is a must.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in commercial construction, plumbing and mechanical contracting, or construction material purchasing is preferred, but entry level candidates motivated to learn the industry are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (60-75k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401K
• Health, Disability and Life insurance

Drug Free / E.O.E.