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NRG Energy, Inc. Purchasing Assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.
At Airtron, an NRG owned company, we’re more than just a heating and air conditioning installer and service provider. We’re a family of hard-working and dedicated technicians, residential installers, warehouse workers, dispatchers, customer service representatives, project managers, estimators, controllers, executives and more. We invite you to join us and experience the rewards of bringing a smile to our customers’ faces every day.
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
* 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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
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