PANEL SHOP PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Dykman Electrical Inc•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

At Dykman Electrical, we are all about providing solutions. We have a work hard, play hard, attitude and we care deeply about our customers and colleagues. Dykman is a relationship-driven company leading the industry with the most complete inventory of electrical motors, drives, controls, and reducers in North America. We are on a mission to deliver exceptional products, as well as unparalleled customer service, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate individual to join our team. We live by five core values: Family - Work Ethic – Teamwork - Customer First - Commitment. We are a culture of “Yes,” we believe that there is a “yes” with every interaction, with a colleague, customer, or vendor. We empower our teams to make that yes happen. We stock millions of dollars’ worth of inventory across our 12 warehouses, including products made by: Toshiba, Yaskawa, Siemens, GE, TECO, US Motors, Benshaw, NORD, Eurodrive, and others. We partner with businesses in a variety of industries including, but not limited to: Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, Timber, Food Processing, Mining.

Requirements

The Panel Shop Buyer is an entry level position responsible for purchasing and expediting materials required for the assembly of UL508 industrial control panels.
This role works closely with engineering, production, and project management to ensure accurate, cost-effective, and on-time procurement of electrical components and hardware needed to meet production schedules.
Excited about the opportunity to share, operate, and innovate within, our system of core values
Agile and Collaborative - adaptive and show resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - a team player and value open communication, fun, and integrity - willing to work in other areas of operation if needed
Dependable and Reliable – able to work some non-traditional hours in breakdown situations
Solution-orientated, Organized, and Self-motivated - committed to excellence and providing it to our customers; take ownership in everything you do and, a good listener who can process issues and quickly problem solve, and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
Technical and Tenacious - eager to learn and grow in an industrial electrical distribution environment, able to learn new tasks quickly - love to roll up your sleeves, dig in, and work hard
No previous experience is required for this position but relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review Bills of Material (BOMs) and generate purchase orders for panel builds
Procure electrical components including: PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Breakers, Contactors, relays, overloads, Terminals, wire, duct, Enclosures, Panel hardware
Monitor supplier lead times and proactively expedite critical items
Communicate material shortages and risks to production and project teams
Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and vendor records in ERP/MRP system
Coordinate with engineering on part substitutions, revisions, and obsolescence
Ensure all materials meet UL508A requirements and project specifications
Support inventory control efforts: Maintain min/max inventory levels to support accurate stock control. Assist with cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy. Reduce excess and obsolete stock through ongoing review and cleanup.
Track open orders and follow through to delivery and receipt
Assist with job costing and quoting by obtaining vendor pricing
Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing options