Procurement - Lighting Experience

Colonial Electric Supply • King Of Prussia, PA

19d • Remote

About The Position

Colonial Electric is hiring a Procurement Specialist with lighting experience to support its Major Projects team. The role works with lighting vendors and project sales representatives to coordinate buyout strategies and fulfill project needs based on drawings and specifications. The specialist creates competitive lighting packages, negotiates fair-market quotes for clients, and builds lasting relationships with vendors and clients. Colonial Electric describes the role as suited to a hardworking team player who can multitask in a fast-paced environment, establish relationships, and solve problems. The position is listed as full-time and remote, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Internal motivation and a desire to succeed.
• Ability to communicate, present, and negotiate effectively.
• Professional, outgoing, and positive attitude.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with software tools including Excel, Word, and Google equivalents.
• Ability to communicate clearly with peers and customers.
• Ability to see the big picture and work collaboratively.
• Ability to stay organized under pressure and make independent decisions.
• Ability to adapt to new software and programs.

Nice To Haves

• Lighting experience.
• Enjoyment of teamwork, negotiating, analyzing drawings, developing relationships, critical thinking, and innovative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Work with lighting vendors and project sales representatives to coordinate buyout strategies.
• Fulfill project needs based on drawings and specifications.
• Create competitive lighting packages.
• Negotiate fair-market quotes for clients.
• Establish and develop relationships with vendors and clients.
• Partner with team members to bring projects to completion.
• Analyze drawings and develop solutions.
• Stay organized under pressure and make independent decisions.
• Adapt to new priorities, software, and programs as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k), with Colonial Electric contributing $0.25 for every $1.00 saved
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance at no cost
• Additional benefits for employees and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level