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Maintain preferred supplier lists and pricing agreements for core categories (pipe/valves/fittings, fixtures, water heaters/boilers, electrical/plumbing consumables, rentals, subcontract services). Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.

<h2>Company Overview</h2>Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.Position SummaryThe Purchasing Agent manages the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle within BOPs under the Upchurch operating model. You’ll standardize intake, buying, expediting, receiving, and 3way match to support the field across divisions (mechanical, plumbing, electrical). Success means materials are at the right place, right time, right price—with clean documentation for AP and audit readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesPO Intake & Creation<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Convert approved requisitions into POs with correct job # / cost code / phase code and tax; apply delivery instructions and site contacts.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Validate quotes, unit pricing, freight terms, and lead times; attach vendor confirmations, cut sheets, and submittal references.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Enforce BOPs PO SOP and spend approval matrix (e.g., <$[X] PM, <$[Y] Ops, ≥$[Z] Director).</li></ul>Vendor Management & Sourcing<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Maintain preferred supplier lists and pricing agreements for core categories (pipe/valves/fittings, fixtures, water heaters/boilers, electrical/plumbing consumables, rentals, subcontract services).</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Run RFQs, compare applestoapples, negotiate terms (price breaks, freight, returns, warranty), and recommend awards.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Complete vendor onboarding (W9, COI, credit app, lien waivers, safety docs).</li></ul>Order Tracking & Expediting<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Monitor PO status from issue → ETA → receipt; expedite backorders and process substitutions/alternates with PM approval.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Coordinate willcall vs. directtosite shipments; include dropsite maps, gate codes, and staging notes.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Publish a weekly Open PO / PastDue / ETA log to PMs and superintendents.</li></ul>Receiving, 3Way Match & AP Support<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Capture receiving docs (packing slips, delivery tickets, photos) and reconcile quantities.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Perform 2/3way match (PO ↔ receiving ↔ invoice); resolve price variances and credits; process PO changes.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Partner with AP for invoice holds, sales/use tax issues, and monthend accruals.</li></ul>Data Integrity & Reporting<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Maintain item masters, catalogs, units of measure, and price lists; keep vendor cards current.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Track KPIs: cycle time, ontime delivery, price variance, cost savings, invoice exception rate.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Produce Buyout Savings Summary and Open PO Dashboard for leadership.</li></ul>Process, Safety & Compliance<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Apply One Upchurch purchasing policies and audit requirements; standardize templates (RFQ, PO, change order, receiving/NCR).</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Support safety/quality goals in procurement decisions; ensure submittal alignment and warranty registration.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>3+ years in purchasing/procurement; construction/MEP or industrial service (strongly preferred).</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>High school diploma or GED required</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Business (preferred).</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>ERP/Procurement proficiency (e.g., Viewpoint/Vista, Sage 300 CRE, Procore, NetSuite, or company system) and Excel/Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Cost coding, taxability, freight terms (FOB/Incoterms), 2/3way match; understanding of plumbing/HVAC/electrical materials.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Skills:Negotiation, vendor relations, detail orientation, urgency, and clear written/verbal communication.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Other: Valid driver’s license for occasional site/warehouse visits; able to pass background/drug screen.</li></ul>Physical & Work Requirements<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Must be able to travel 80-100% of the time.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Office/warehouse/site environment; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs, walking in warehouses/yards, and visiting jobsites.</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Standard business hours with occasional after hours expediting to meet project needs.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Paid time off and holiday pay.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity:Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on 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.

Upchurch

Purchasing Agent

Accounts Payable

Acquisition Strategy

Architectural Engineering

Building Energy Rating

Cargo/Freight

Construction

Customer Support/Service

Data Quality

Dental Insurance

Detail Oriented

Documentation

Driver's License

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Electricity

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

HVAC

Maintenance - Electrical

Maintenance - HVAC

Maintenance - Plumbing

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

Negotiation Skills

NetSuite

Performance Management

Pivot Tables

Plumbing

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Pricing

Procedure Implementation

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Rentals

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Safety Compliance

Safety Process

Safety/Work Safety

Sage 300

Sales Tax

Supply Chain

Use Tax

Vendor/Supplier Management

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

Vision Plan

Vlookups

Warehousing

Willing to Travel

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