Purchasing Agent

General Job Description

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring timely delivery of Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing products and services to support ongoing projects. This role requires strong organizational skills and communication with various stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, and internal teams. The Purchasing Agent will also play a critical role in generating reports and monitoring performance metrics to ensure efficient procurement practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Sourcing: Procure materials and equipment for Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing projects, working closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Supplier Management: Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to delivery schedules.

Logistics and Reporting: Generate monthly reports on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), logistics performance, and procurement metrics for management review.

Collaboration: Work closely with divisional managers and project teams to understand purchasing needs and coordinate supply deliveries for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and work with suppliers to avoid stockouts or overstock situations.

Compliance and Record Keeping: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and industry regulations, and maintain detailed records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications.

Minimum Education

None
Minimum Years of Experience

2-4
Specific Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• 2-5 years of experience in purchasing/ procurement, ideally within the Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing sectors.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics being a strong plus.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in logistics, KPI development, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Experience in building and maintaining supplier relationships and negotiating terms.

License Required

No
Job Locations

US-TX-Sugar Land
Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage

Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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