Purchasing Assistant - VarcoMac - VarcoMac LLC : Job Details

Purchasing Assistant - VarcoMacVarcoMac, 1360 Blair Drive, Odenton, Maryland, United States of AmericaReq #1808Wednesday, October 16, 2024VarcoMac, a Legence companyVarcoMac ( is a leading provider of electrical & power services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our culture is open, collaborative, innovative and fun– all reflected in recognition of VarcoMac as a ‘#1 Best Place to Work' on multiple occasions. We foster a work environment that encourages and rewards creative thinking. Our employees are passionate about their work and genuinely love what they do. With diverse areas of expertise, VarcoMac is the ideal place to build your career and develop skills in project management, entrepreneurship, leadership, and life.Position: Purchasing Assistant (Full-Time)VarcoMac is seekingatalented individual for the position of Purchasing Assistant to join our purchasing team. The potential candidates for this position are detail oriented with a high level of understanding in the commercial electrical industry. Candidates must bewell organized with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high output in a fast-paced environment. This position will report to the Purchasing Manager and become part of a successful electrical organization with the opportunity for growth as we expand our footprint in the Washington DC and Baltimore Markets.Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Purchasing Manager as followed:Receive and take email orders for materials, equipment, and tools for service and construction projectsShopping of material requisitions for best price and availability through the company's vendor networkEvaluate quotes for best value and terms.Negotiate terms of purchase orders.Process purchase orders through the company accounting system and vendors.Process order acknowledgements and arrange deliveries to site personnel.Maintain procurement records.Expediting of critical orders through vendor relationships and outside resourcesMaintain vendor relationshipsAssist Accounts Payable department with invoicing and purchase order issuesAssist with shipping and receiving.Qualifications:Knowledge of the commercial, industrial, and governmental electrical markets is helpfulProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel, exchange, word.Proficient in procurement best practices and proceduresHighly functional and comfortable in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEducation and Experience:Procurement/Purchasing experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidatePrevious procurement experience a plus3-5 years of employment historyElectrical Trade School or Associate's degree a plusWilling to train the right person#LI-AR1 #LI-OnsiteHealth and Welfare BenefitsHealth and WelfareMedicalDentalVisionPrescription drugEmployee assistance programPersonal BenefitsPaid vacationCompany-paid holidaysSick leaveFinancial Benefits401(k) retirement savings planCompany-paid long-term disability insuranceAD&D insuranceLife insuranceAbout LegenceLegence, a Blackstone portfolio company, is an Energy Transition Accelerator™ that provides advisory services and implementation focused on financing, designing, building, and servicing complex systems in mission-critical and high performance facilities. With five decades of expertise in the built environment, Legence has a proven track record of reducing carbon emissions, implementing renewables, lowering utility costs through efficiency consumption, and making systems run better at unmatched speed and scale. To learn more about Legence and its services, visit .Contingent Employment StatementOffers of employment for this role may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check and/or drug screen. Execution of screens will vary based on role requirements and Company policy. All background checks and drug screens will be done in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerLegence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.EEO is the Law ( AccommodationsIf you require assistance applying online, email [email protected] . Please include a description of the specific accommodations you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. If you are selected for an interview, please notify your recruiter of your accommodation needs. All efforts to provide reasonable accommodations will be made.To all recruitment agenciesLegence and its affiliate companies do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our career's alias or employees of Legence and/or its affiliate companies. Legence and/or its affiliate companies are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Any third-party recruiting agreements for Legence and its affiliate companies may only be executed by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition, without exception. All others are done without proper authorization and will not be honored. We will not be responsible for any fees under any third-party recruiting agreement not executed by said authority.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionLegence and its affiliate companies will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Other detailsPay TypeSalaryMin Hiring Rate$60,000.00Max Hiring Rate$75,000.00Apply NowVarcoMac, 1360 Blair Drive, Odenton, Maryland, United States of America