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TransTech Energy

Purchasing Agent I

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A Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods or services on behalf of another party.

$48,472 / year median in North Carolina

+3% projected growth

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Job Title:
Purchasing Agent ILocation:
Rocky Mount, NC;
HybridCompany Overview:
TransTech Energy is a leading provider of engineered equipment solutions for processing, storing, distributing, and utilizing a wide variety of liquids and gases in the energy, renewables, chemical, and industrial end markets. Our diverse manufacturing and design portfolio includes ASME pressure vessels, API storage tanks, TEMA heat exchangers, packaged process equipment, reactors, distillation columns, and other custom designed applications. Our design, construction, and field service capabilities include gas processing, storage, and utilization projects in energy, power, industrial, and biogas markets. As we continue to improve our ESG profile, we are committed to investing in renewable energy technologies, and anticipate this will be an important part of our future growth.

We have offices and manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana, and Montana, and have field teams supporting North and South America. With a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere, we define success by how we impact the lives of the people around us.
Job Summary:
The Purchasing Agent will be an important contributor to the team. Maintaining vendor relationships and purchasing strategies that optimize purchasing costs and ensure that materials and supplies are available on a timely basis for field work and shop production. The position is responsible for purchasing across multiple facilities, including field operations and subcontractors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with the team to establish procurement strategies for the acquisition of project materials and plant materials that optimize quality, cost, terms, and timely deliveryMaintain relationships with suppliersEvaluate and maintain reports for inventory reorderAssist in managing supplier contracts and administering best pricing strategiesPartner with stakeholders to ensure documentation requirements are correctPlace purchase orders in response to Project Management orders, inventory stocking requirements as directedIdentifies actual and potential delivery problems and takes proactive steps to inform appropriate personnelOrder all parts and coordinate deliveries to field projects with production and field teamsEnsure that ERP system transactions are complete, accurate, and timelyResolves discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiving reportsOther duties as assigned
Competencies:
Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skillsAbility to develop strategy and leadership skillsExperience with building vendor relationshipsMinimum 2 years experience in purchasing Good working knowledge of an ERP environment as it relates to purchasing (Syteline preferred)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Education:
Bachelors degree, preferably in a field related to
Purchasing or Business AdministrationJob Type:
Full-time; HybridBenefits Designed to Work for
You:
Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insuranceHSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costsCompany-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insuranceConfidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance ProgramDiscounts on gyms, shopping & entertainmentHealth benefits kick in fast first of the month after 30 daysTime Off We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

Paid Time OffPaid Holidays Bereavement LeaveThis organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.