Murphy Company · 3 weeks ago
Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelMurphy Company is a leading mechanical contractor in the St. Louis and Denver markets, and they are seeking an Engineered Equipment Purchasing Agent for their Purchasing team. The role involves purchasing HVAC, plumbing, and industrial engineered equipment for construction projects, with a focus on evaluating quotations, interfacing with vendors, and maintaining documentation.
ConstructionIndustrialMechanical Engineering
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Miller
Responsibilities
Interface internally with estimators, project managers, designers, and engineers to obtain order requirements
Solicit quotations and/or obtain bid time quotations from internal estimators
Evaluate quotations to determine best value and compliance with project requirements
Review construction drawings and technical specifications to assist estimators and project managers determine project requirements for equipment
Interface with vendors to negotiate and place orders
Utilize our ERP system to issue purchase orders and approve invoices
Obtain equipment submittals, coordinate the submittal routing process, and maintain documentation
Track order status, expedite orders, and communicate order status with project staff
Interact with vendors to resolve product failures and disputes
Stay current with new product developments for engineered equipment in HVAC and Plumbing Industry
Stay current with personnel changes at equipment suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical experience equivalent
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Willingness to negotiate
Limited travel
Preferred
Some HVAC/mechanical design, mechanical equipment construction, or engineered equipment sales experience is desired
Benefits
Health and life insurance
A robust wellness program
401(k)
Profit sharing
A personal time off plan that rivals our competitors
Company
Murphy Company
Murphy Company engages in designing, constructing, and maintaining mechanical system services.
Founded in 1907
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrick J. Murphy
President
Recent News
2025-06-10
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