Entry level Commercial Construction Purchasing Agent I

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Corvant About Us:

At Corvant, we provide specialty HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services to mission-critical commercial and industrial environments. Our teams support essential facilities across data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education.We deliver end-to-end solutions across the facility lifecycle, including design, prefabrication, installation, controls integration, and ongoing service. As one of the fastest-growing platforms in our space, we are focused on operational excellence, technical expertise, and building a high-performing team.

We are currently seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Agent to support our plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC operations. This role assists with the purchasing of materials, inventory, and rental equipment required for projects across multiple Florida regions. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with project management, field operations, estimating, and vendors to ensure materials and services are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and aligned with project needs and company standards.

This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction purchasing and supply chain management within a fast-paced mechanical contracting environment. This is an in office position.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide customer-service–focused support to internal project teams, field personnel, and vendors through timely and professional communication
• Assist in processing purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, rental items, and outside labor
• Support senior purchasing staff with sourcing and procuring plumbing, piping, HVAC, and sheet metal materials
• Obtain pricing, availability, and delivery information from vendors
• Assist with issuing and tracking purchase orders and resolving basic purchase order issues
• Coordinate with vendors to address shortages, backorders, damaged materials, and delivery discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, logs, and documentation
• Assist with managing rental equipment logs, including deliveries, extensions, and returns
• Support tracking of material returns, credits, and rebates
• Communicate material pricing changes or availability concerns to purchasing leadership
• Coordinate with estimating and operations on bulk material buyouts under supervision
• Perform other purchasing-related administrative duties as assigned
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to complete Form I-9 upon hire.
• Employment subject to E-Verify confirmation.
• Must be able to travel to multiple construction sites within the U.S. and present acceptable identification for security or travel purposes.
• Reliable transportation and ability to meet job-site access requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Customer-service–oriented mindset with a strong focus on responsiveness, accuracy, clear and teamwork
• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, construction, logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field
  
  

(construction Or Mechanical Experience Preferred But Not Required)

• Basic understanding or willingness to learn plumbing, piping, HVAC, and sheet metal materials
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate clearly via phone, email, and in person
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment
• Effectively navigate changing priorities and workload adjustments with poise, reliability, and responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word
• Clean and valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or coursework in construction management, supply chain, business, or a related field
• Familiarity with Adobe or Bluebeam
• Exposure to construction software or ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Procore, Sage) is a plus
• Experience working in a construction, mechanical, or industrial environment
  
  

Work Environment & Growth Opportunity:

• In person office-based role with regular interaction with project teams and vendors
• Training and mentorship provided opportunities for advancement into a higher-level purchasing or procurement role
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hand (s) and fingers to handle or feel objects or controls.
• Reach with hand (s) and arm (s).
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds
  
  

Corvant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, fostering growth and opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Salary Description

$21 - $28