What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at United Air Temp?
Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:
- Initiate, prepare, process, and verify purchase orders in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring materials and goods are acquired by required delivery dates.
- Input transactions and manage a purchasing and contracts system or database efficiently.
- Engage with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing terms, obtain product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings.
- Expedite delayed orders and effectively resolve issues of changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to promptly and efficiently meet procurement needs.
Purchasing Agent Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field.
- Proficiency in executing a wide range of complex duties independently, with general guidance from supervisors.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to establish productive relationships with suppliers.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
- Familiarity with purchasing and contracts systems or databases.
- Effective communication and coordination skills to work collaboratively with internal teams.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to our procurement operations and drive strategic initiatives within our organization. If you possess the required qualifications and are seeking a challenging role in procurement, we encourage you to apply!
From a small local business to a regional firm serving multiple communities throughout the southeast, United Air Temp has over fifty branch locations and over 400 technicians and support staff. Today, our growth is limited only by our imagination as we strive to prove ourselves as a true leader in the home comfort industry.
Integrity, professionalism, and social responsibility are the ethics United Air Temp’s history is based on, and they continue to drive our mission today in providing exceptional customer experiences.
United Air Temp is firmly committed to its core business ethics:
Honesty
Integrity
Loyalty
Fairness
Respect
Socially, we’re committed to protecting the health and safety of the communities we serve. For our customers, this means delivering HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services that exceed expectations. For our employees, it means being treated fairly and provided with the education, development, and support needed to uphold our high-performance standards.
Our Mission Statement
Treat others the way you want to be treated. At United Air Temp, this translates into seeking and hiring the best—people who understand that the customer comes first. Provide our customers with outstanding service by constantly reinventing competitive advantages and maintaining consistent standards of excellence.
HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Services
From preventative maintenance to guaranteed repairs, United Air Temp is ready to perform when you need home comfort services, including:
Plumbing repairs and replacements
Air conditioning installations and repairs
Heating systems, including furnaces and boilers,
Maintenance programs for AC, heating, and plumbing systems
Geothermal heat pump installation
Indoor air quality
Main water line replacement
Drain cleaning
Hot water tank replacement
The United Air Temp Difference
You receive outstanding service when choosing award-winning United Air Temp as your HVAC, electrical, and plumbing provider.
We Offer:
Convenient 2-hour windows for routine repair and maintenance services
24/7 emergency service
Continuous updates on service techniques and technologies
Reports on all work performed
A 90-year tradition of customer care and service excellence
Salary : $19 - $20