Purchasing Assistant

Join a top-rated workplace in the Mid-Atlantic to enhance skills in project management, entrepreneurship, and leadership in an innovative, fun environment.

VarcoMac, a Legence company

VarcoMac 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 seeking a talented 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 be well 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 projects Shopping of material requisitions for best price and availability through the company’s vendor network Evaluate 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 resources Maintain vendor relationships Assist Accounts Payable department with invoicing and purchase order issues Assist with shipping and receiving. Qualifications:

Knowledge of the commercial, industrial, and governmental electrical markets is helpful
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel, exchange, word.
Proficient in procurement best practices and procedures
Highly functional and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:

Procurement/Purchasing experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
Previous procurement experience a plus
3-5 years of employment history
Electrical Trade School or Associate’s degree a plus
Willing to train the right person

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Health and Welfare Benefits

Health and Welfare
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
Employee assistance program

Personal Benefits

Paid vacation
Company-paid holidays
Sick leave

Financial Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance

About Legence

Legence, 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 https://www.wearelegence.com/.

Contingent Employment Statement

Offers 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.

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