Purchasing Administrator

DASHIELL
is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects' Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at

Job Title:
Purchasing Administrator

Job Location:
12301 Kurland Drive STE 400, Houston TX 77034

Primary Function
As a member of the procurement team, the Purchasing Clerk is an entry level position which may assist in the processing of invoices, lien wavers and /or receivers, purchase orders (POs) and compiling vendor lists for the bid process. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop employee's job knowledge and abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Learn and apply corporate standard procurement process and procedures.
• Prepare subcontracts and follow-up to receive appropriate approvals.
• Create and process purchase orders for all project materials including the application of tax and freight charges as necessary.
• Compile vendor lists based on project bill of materials for both materials and subcontracts for use in the bid process.
• Process invoices daily and code with appropriate job and PO numbers for subcontracts materials.
• Confirm that invoices possess the correct pricing, research any discrepancies and contact vendors to work through any issues.
• Collect and organize receivers adn/or lien wavers from job sites, match the appropriate invoice or subcontract and collect signatures for payment authorizations.
• Interact with Project Managers, Construction Managers, other Purchasing Department team members and the Accounting Department to ensure that all invoices and subcontracts and subcontracts are processed correctly and at the appropriate time.

Minimum Qualifications / Expectations
A High School Diploma, or equivalent, is required. Associate degree in supply chain management, accounting, or business is preferred. One year of office experience is required. Prior experience in purchasing or accounting is preferred.

Possess Skills In The Following Areas

• Basic understanding of how to use major office equipment.
• Experience using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good organizational skills which include development of work plans and ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Working Conditions

• Job is primarily performed in an office environment.
• Occasionally, work may be performed after normal work hours or on weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefits offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of wo HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.