Engineering Procurement Technician

Northeast Power • Palmyra, MO

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for an Engineering Procurement Technician at the Palmyra, Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. This full-time, non-exempt position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys procurement, material coordination, project support and helping ensure critical utility infrastructure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in engineering, construction, utility operations, procurement, material coordination or project administration support
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, review vendor quotations and track project materials
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, operations personnel, Accounting/Finance, suppliers and other employees
• Valid Class E or equivalent driver’s license and ability to maintain required licensing and insurability

Nice To Haves

• Electric utility transmission, substation or distribution projects
• Purchasing, inventory control, materials management, ERP systems, purchasing systems or work management systems
• Utility construction materials and equipment, including transmission, substation, communications, protection and control equipment
• Reading engineering drawings and material specifications

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement and material needs for utility infrastructure projects
• Prepare and maintain RFQs, RFPs, bid tabulations, purchase requisitions, procurement records and related project documentation
• Obtain and review vendor quotes, support supplier communications and help track procurement status
• Coordinate project material purchases, deliveries, inventory tracking and material charge-out activities
• Track long-lead equipment and help resolve material shortages, shipping discrepancies and warranty concerns
• Support purchase order processing, invoice reconciliation, vendor agreements, compliance documentation and supplier performance tracking
• Prepare procurement, material tracking and supplier performance updates for project teams and management
• Assist with material forecasting, long-range capital planning, sourcing coordination and procurement process improvements

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage – Medical, dental and vision insurance to support the health and wellness of you and your family.
• Strong financial future – Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.
• Family protection – Employer-paid life insurance for employee, spouse and child, plus long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life balance – Generous vacation, sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Peace of mind on the go – Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.
• Flexible options – Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree