Purchasing Assistant

At NRG, we’re bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Airtron Heating and Air, an NRG company, has established itself as one of the leading providers of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC). We provide an all-encompassing approach to HVAC solutions, from professional installations of premium products to comprehensive service plans, so systems work at their peak efficiency to provide customer comfort at the lowest cost. With more than 40 years of experience in the cooling and heating industry we have the knowledge and skills that allow us to stand firmly behind our work.

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant for our Houston,TX location!

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative support to the purchasing function.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities*:

• Assists purchasing department and Purchasing Manager
• Participates in monthly inventory counts
• Monitors inventory counts and proactively notifies Purchasing Manager as needed
• Prepare and execute purchase orders, ensuring job costs are properly reflected
• Maintains purchasing records
• Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce costs and boost efficiency
• Monitors vendor performance, providing feedback to Purchasing Manager
• Works with warehouse staff to reconcile receiving discrepancies
• Collaborates with other departments as needed
• Follows safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

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  Duties may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years prior experience with purchasing duties, preferably in a construction or HVAC company
• General computer competency is required, including a minimum of 1-year experience Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work overtime with little notice; weekends hours may occasionally be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed college course work

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer service mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a team
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Related work experience may be substituted for education
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment
• Fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/move up to 20 pounds frequently
• Frequently performs tasks requiring bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
• Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing, walking or sitting
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds to operate phones or other office equipment safely.
• With natural or corrected vision, able to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others
• Ability to enter text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-key numeric keypad
• Must be able to use arms and hands to reach overhead, signal, grab, hold, lift, turn, push and pull objects and tools

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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