Purchasing Agent- Service Ordering at L&S Mechanical

Midlothian, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Customer Service, Data Entry, MS Outlook, Excel, Problem-Solving, Communication, Organization, Prioritization, Relationship Management, Issue Resolution, Collaboration, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Service Ordering, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

Construction

Description

Description Job Summary As a Purchasing Agent at L&S, you will be responsible for the ordering and tracking of materials. Key relationships in this role, but not limited to, would be warehouse team members, vendors, service technicians and production supervisors. General Responsibilities Order plumbing, electrical and HVAC parts for service warranty calls, backed by a supportive, successful team. Maintain accurate purchase order data, verifying supplier acknowledgements for date and price discrepancies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (warehouse, service) to understand their needs. Ability to build/maintain strong cross-functional relationships. Ensure purchase orders are accurately created in company procurement system. Managing supplier relationships, including issue resolution. Collaborate with AP Department to resolve invoice discrepancies. Qualifications 2+ years in telephone customer service. Proficient in basic computer skills that include but are not limited to data entry, MS Outlook, and Excel. Effective at building and maintaining positive relationships with the warehouses, service technicians, production managers, superintendents, and coworkers to ensure timely completion of job duties. Strong ability to organize, prioritize, communicate well, and be committed to providing quality work. Solid problem-solving skills and a willingness to take on new projects with a "can do" attitude. Perform the physical demands of the position - working indoors with long periods of time sitting; listening and speaking on the telephone; viewing monitor and workstation. Internal sense of urgency Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance FSA with debit card Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) $20K in life insurance and $20K AD&D insurance 401(k) employer match Paid Vacation PTO Paid Holidays Annualized reviews for merit increases Potential for advancement About L&S Mechanical Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, L&S Mechanical (“L&S”) is a leading tri-trade provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation services in the Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia residential housing markets. Founded in 1985, L&S serves large production homebuilders in Dallas / Fort Worth, South Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin through its six production warehouses. Previously owned by management, L&S was acquired by The Sterling Group, a leading middle market private equity firm, in September 2021. L&S is the largest plumbing installer in Texas and has significant opportunity to grow its HVAC and electric offerings while also expanding into new geographies through acquisition and growing its nascent home services business. The company Is backed by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm established in 1982. The Sterling Group specializes in acquiring controlling interests in companies across the manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services sectors, focusing on enterprises with valuations typically between $100 million and $1 billion. To date, the firm has sponsored 67 platform buyouts, along with numerous add-on acquisitions, contributing to a total transaction value exceeding $22 billion. Currently, The Sterling Group manages over $9.4 billion in assets.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for ordering and tracking materials, specifically plumbing, electrical, and HVAC parts for service warranty calls. This role involves maintaining accurate purchase order data and collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their needs.