Mechanical Purchasing Agent

Expected Salary range is $96,000 - $155,000 depending upon experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Mechanical Purchasing Agent to join our Mount Vernon, NY  office. 

About WDF Inc.

WDF Incorporated is one of the largest specialty mechanical contractors in the New York metropolitan area. In fact, we’re the only contractors in the market that self-perform HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, and specialty general construction in both the public and private sectors. Our client list includes many of the country’s leading owners and developers, construction managers and institutions. With a single point of contact, we deliver quality services that address the key components of constructing a project from the ground up. In the progressive and booming construction market, we’re guided by safety, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Across New York State our notable projects include the Time Warner Building, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Seven World Trade Center and Goldman Sachs' Lower Manhattan Headquarters. 

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Job Description:

• Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.

• Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder.

• Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders.

• Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery.

• When required, handle third party rental contracts and awards, renewals, and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders.

• Coordinate invoice problems with vendor, managers, and accounting; delivery requirements with vendor and managers of Desert Mechanical Inc.; quality requirements with Engineering and QC, as appropriate.

• Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order.

• Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Accounting or related from an accredited institution and 5+ years of construction material procurement experience

• Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques, procedures, plus working knowledge of accounting, financial management and business contract law

• Detail oriented, organized, able to set priorities and keep deadlines, change direction quickly & adapt to various work environments

• MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and verbal skills   

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Tutor Perini Building Corp. builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent.  Join us to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.