• Provide direct administrative and operational support to Purchasing Agents throughout the material procurement process.
• Generate, process, and maintain purchase orders for plumbing and construction materials based on direction from Purchasing Agents.
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, order confirmations, and delivery schedules.
• Track and update material order statuses, manage backorders, and notify Purchasing Agents of any delivery or pricing issues.
• Communicate with internal departments including Estimating, Field Management, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure purchasing aligns with job start timelines.
• Reconcile vendor invoices with purchase orders and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation in purchasing systems (e.g., SAGE Intacct, Buildertrend, or equivalent ERP system).
• Assist Purchasing Agents with managing product substitutions, discontinued SKUs, and material cost changes.
• Participate in weekly purchasing and job coordination meetings as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by helping standardize purchasing procedures and documentation practices.