Our client is seeking an Electrical Purchasing Agent who will coordinate the activities involved in procuring the materials needed, and review requisition requests while working with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsibilities include procurement of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplies; negotiating/coordinating shipping schedules with vendors; working with Project Managers for pricing of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplies; and managing incoming material/inventory
- Work directly with Project Managers for bid/job pricing of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplies
- Effectively understand and communicate with the field personnel materials or services required and their procurement time frame
- Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment, and services
- Create, review, and submit purchase orders on time
- Coordinate shipping schedule with vendors
- Manage incoming material/inventory and follow up with suppliers on delivery requirements
- Troubleshoot discrepancies between the purchase orders and material packers/invoice
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in procurement with strong working knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and procedures.
- Skilled in contract review and negotiation
- Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
- Superior organizational skills
COMPENSATION:
- Dependent on experience and work history
- Comprehensive benefits package
