Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Job description

Company: E & J Geothermal and Electric Inc., based in Solon, Iowa is a full-service HVAC, electric and plumbing contractor focused on providing quality solutions to both the residential and commercial construction industry. With near 50 years of experience, E & J has stood the test of time and emerged as a leader in our industry.

Opportunity: As Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for ensuring products are obtained in the most cost-effective manner possible, while ensuring jobs are impacted as minimally as possible.

Key Duties:

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, recommending alternatives
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling deliveries of purchased items
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring and expediting orders
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
• Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Keeps computer stock items up to date with most recent purchase history
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
• Review and provide job cost estimate for electrical bids based on blueprints or technician notes
• Provide customer quotes in a time-sensitive fashion
• Answer phones and provide excellent customer service for questions and any service calls
• Create service dispatches for both electrical and HVAC service calls
• Process warranty claims and provide service technicians with warranty information while on jobsites

Requirements / Success Factors:

• Desire to join a reputable company and maintain its integrity
• Understanding of the construction industry documents; blueprints, site plans, code books, etc. (basic understanding ok – willing to teach this)
• Experience with legal documents and contracts a plus
• Must be computer savvy with strong MS Word, Excel, and Outlook experience
• Extremely well organized, detail-oriented, efficient and reliable
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Self-starter that can manage multiple tasks and responsibilities within deadlines
• Ability to perform independently and as part of a close-knit team

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience
Annual Reviews with Bonus Package

Simple IRA Retirement Savings program
Paid Holidays

***Local candidates to Eastern Iowa only***

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Solon, IA (Required)

Work Location: In person