Purchasing Agent
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Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutionsfrom design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency supporthelping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
Position Summary
The Purchasing Agent manages the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle within BOPs under the Upchurch operating model. Youll standardize intake, buying, expediting, receiving, and 3way match to support the field across divisions (mechanical, plumbing, electrical). Success means materials are at the right place, right time, right pricewith clean documentation for AP and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
PO Intake & Creation
Convert approved requisitions into POs with correct job # / cost code / phase code and tax; apply delivery instructions and site contacts.
Validate quotes, unit pricing, freight terms, and lead times; attach vendor confirmations, cut sheets, and submittal references.
Enforce BOPs PO SOP and spend approval matrix (e.g.,
