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From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities.
Job Summary
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Reports to: Procurement Director
COMPANY OVERVIEW
University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc.(UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world's leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations and maintenance. isa subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC designs build, and commissions mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients.
SUMMARY
The main function of the Buyer position is the purchasing and processing of daily material orders for the UMEC Arizona projects, as well as misc. office and fab shop materials and supplies. These tasks are performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Procurement. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical thinking skills, an excellent ability to multi-task, and the ability to manage relationships with internal and external entities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Communicating directly with vendors via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
Communicating directly with UMEC project teams.
Obtain quotes on daily material orders.
Assemble project material submittals as required.
Coordinate gas rental cylinder tracking with project teams.
Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, logs and price lists.
Resolve invoice, statement, and payment issues.
Take inventory of office supplies order, sort and distribute as needed.
Collaborate effectively and professionally with both external (i.e. vendors) and internal (i.e. A/P) departments.
Ability to think analytically and represent Procurement Director in his or her absence or emergency situations.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and keep orders up to date within UMEC's system while adhering to UMEC processes.
Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing information.
Maintain confidentiality of operations department and company information.
Comply with Company established policies and procedures.
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Procurement Director with recommendations for resolution.
Other various purchasing tasks may be assigned by the Director of Procurement
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and/or high school diploma and at least 2 years of recent relevant experience as a Buyer or Purchasing Assistant, preferably in the mechanical contracting industry.
Working knowledge of procurement, construction industry, and operations management is a plus.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
PREFERRED SKILLS and ABILITIES
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Business writing and reporting skills
Strategic, analytical, and multi-tasking skills
Time management skills - ability to meet frequent deadlines
Basic clerical skills, including but not limited to typing, faxing, scanning, calendar management, handling mailings, etc.
Attention to detail
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).
Working knowledge of purchasing, project and financial software, (i.e. Viewpoint Vista, Viewpoint VCM, Bluebeam Revu, and Power Purchase)
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
Must have the ability to make sound decisions and produce accurate and timely results in mind.
Must prioritize and organize work in a fast paced multi-task environment.
Must monitor and analyze data and solve problems on a tactical and strategic level.
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Notice to Prospective Employees
Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent.
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Job Locations US-AZ-Tempe
ID 2026-48823
Company University Mechanical & Engineering AZ
Category Procurement
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date 5 hours ago (3/16/2026 5:11 PM)
