Entry level Commercial Construction Purchasing Agent I

Description:

Rogers Building Solutions, Coastal Mechanical Business Unit, is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Southeast, and we are currently seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Agent to support our plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC operations. This role assists with the purchasing of materials, inventory, and rental equipment required for projects across multiple Florida regions. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with project management, field operations, estimating, and vendors to ensure materials and services are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and aligned with project needs and company standards.

This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction purchasing and supply chain management within a fast-paced mechanical contracting environment. This is an in office position.

Requirements:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide customer-service–focused support to internal project teams, field personnel, and vendors through timely and professional communication
• Assist in processing purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, rental items, and outside labor
• Support senior purchasing staff with sourcing and procuring plumbing, piping, HVAC, and sheet metal materials
• Obtain pricing, availability, and delivery information from vendors
• Assist with issuing and tracking purchase orders and resolving basic purchase order issues
• Coordinate with vendors to address shortages, backorders, damaged materials, and delivery discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, logs, and documentation
• Assist with managing rental equipment logs, including deliveries, extensions, and returns
• Support tracking of material returns, credits, and rebates
• Communicate material pricing changes or availability concerns to purchasing leadership
• Coordinate with estimating and operations on bulk material buyouts under supervision
• Perform other purchasing-related administrative duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Customer-service–oriented mindset with a strong focus on responsiveness, accuracy, clear and teamwork
• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, construction, logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field

(construction or mechanical experience preferred but not required)

• Basic understanding or willingness to learn plumbing, piping, HVAC, and sheet metal materials
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate clearly via phone, email, and in person
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment
• Effectively navigate changing priorities and workload adjustments with poise, reliability, and responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word
• Clean and valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or coursework in construction management, supply chain, business, or a related field
• Familiarity with Adobe or Bluebeam
• Exposure to construction software or ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Procore, Sage) is a plus
• Experience working in a construction, mechanical, or industrial environment

Work Environment & Growth Opportunity:

• In person office-based role with regular interaction with project teams and vendors
• Training and mentorship provided opportunities for advancement into a higher-level purchasing or procurement role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hand (s) and fingers to handle or feel objects or controls.
• Reach with hand (s) and arm (s).
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds

Rogers Building Solutions, Coastal Mechanical Business Unit, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.We offer various insurance benefits to include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401K with partial match and others available on the first day of the following month after date of employment! We also sponsor employees through free apprenticeships while you work if you qualify.At Rogers/Coastal, we take pride in our work and in our employees! Visit our website at: www.Rogers.Build.com to see our projects and pride!
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