At 20/20 Plumbing & Heating, Inc., we are Employee Owners dedicated to building our communities. Since 2015 our organization has been a leader in the HVAC and plumbing industry throughout California and Nevada. We deliver reliable, state-of-the-art services to single-family, multi-family, commercial, rehabilitation and hospitality projects. Our mission is dedicated to Building Excellence Together and crafting a future marked by growth, innovation, and prosperity for all. We offer a full range of benefits and are now looking to hire a Purchasing Agent in the Las Vegas area!
General Responsibility:
The duties of the Purchasing Agent is to identify and purchase plumbing finish material, ensuring the Company’s ability to meet production needs. The Purchasing Agent focuses on materials acquisitions, assessing and management of key suppliers, fulfilling internal orders and developing/maintaining pricing spreadsheet.
Significant Duties:
- Review production reports and MR’s, order appropriate material to meet production needs
- Develop purchase orders with correct pricing, job costing and material returns if applicable
- Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation
- Estimates values according to market price
- Prepares purchase orders and subcontracts
- Work directly with estimators, and Project Managers
- Verify receipt of material with receiving department, warehouse and foreman
- Provide material pricing to sales and project management for fieldwork orders and project bids
- Communicate with operations and sales departments regarding new products and changes in pricing
- Ensure that material quality standards are maintained
- Conduct a daily walkthrough of the warehouse to ensure that all material is handled and stored properly
- Communicate with all involved in operations in conjunction with fabrication, jobsite deliveries & shop deliveries
- Performs within the values and guidelines of 20/20 and adheres to the 20/20 Policies and Procedures
- Follows health and safety standards.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, continued/ongoing education and training related to purchasing functions
- Three or more years of experience purchasing plumbing parts
- General knowledge in the field of purchasing, industry specific in Single Family, Multi Family, Commercial and Hospitality plumbing projects
- Proficient in using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Sage experience preferred
- Ability to maintain the highest ethical behavior
- Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner
- Self-motivated and able to work in a collectively responsible team environment
- Ability to stay organized and manages priorities in an efficient manner
- Possess strong negotiation skills and experience and the ability to negotiate contracts that will support the division needs
- Need to have the skills required to analyze direct cost to maintain or improve budgets
- Exceptional communication skills necessary, both written and verbal; detail oriented with good follow-up and follow-thru skills
- Good people and problem solving skills required
- Display a cooperative attitude at all times
- Must have strong mathematical and statistical aptitude
Physical Requirements: The position of Purchasing Agent requires that you are able to lift objects that weight up to 75 pounds, climb a ladder, squat, kneel, twist, bend, and work above head and below waist. Ability to sit long periods, stand, walk, climb stairs and use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms.
20/20 Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws is strictly prohibited.
