08/04/2022
We are looking for a full-time purchasing agent to join our fast-growing AP Electric Team!
If you are a team player, self-starter, and looking to join a fun, fast-growing team, we want to hear from you!
Job Duties:
-Continuously develop strong rapport with vendors and subcontractors that support projects.
-Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services for approved projects, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
-Participate in project kick-off meeting to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimize internal workflows and processes.
-Confers with both project manager's request, warehouse manager, and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
-Keeps information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner.
-Implements cost savings ideas.
-Develop and implement procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and assist in procedures.
-Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions and contracts, supporting a variety of departments.
-Request quotes and negotiate prices with suppliers.
-Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors, paying invoices, and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing.
-Effectively communicate with President of the company.
- Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail.
Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
-3-5 years of experience in the electrical industry; electrical wholesale or electrical manufacturer's representative experience beneficial.
-Familiar with electrical components commodity material; as related to switch gear, lighting; daily electricla material, and subcontractors associated with electrical contracting beneficial.
-Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of Excel.
-Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
-Proficient in providing best value analysis.
-Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
-Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments.
-Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment,
-Ability to learn and utilize purchasing software.
Benefits and Perks:
-Competitive Salary
-Performance based career advancement