Purchaser

Rising Edge Group•Newport Beach, CA

47d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Purchaser’s role is focused on fulfilling requisition orders or requests for standard materials, tools, equipment and services for projects and operational requirements. The. Purchaser is responsible for ensuring that the correct material, equipment, and services are sourced for the projects at the best price and available on site when needed to ensure the projects are on time and on budget. The purchaser is responsible for acting in the best interests of the projects and company to ensure the best use of financial resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance and 2+ years purchasing experience; or Diploma in Business or Finance and 5+ years purchasing experience.
Increasing responsibilities and complexity of work through career
Proficient in procurement activities such as sourcing, negotiations, and other Supply Chain activities.
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, and SharePoint
Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

Nice To Haves

Accreditations such as SCMP, PMP, CPIM, CSCP would be an asset.
Experience in procurement of material and equipment within the electrical utility industry would be considered an asset
Experience in ViewPoint (Vista) Construction Software is an asset

Responsibilities

Source all required mid risk materials or services in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring need dates are met
Review and maintain the project Bill of Materials (BOM)
Create POs with applicable terms and conditions following the company’s procurement and accounting practices under the direction of the Procurement Manager
Ensure pertinent information is on the PO or attached for each order (i.e., specifications, drawings, schedule)
Utilize and maintain the material database, ensuring material is ordered with a Rising Edge material number and pricing is updated for future estimating requirements
Responsible for the PO through need identification, request for quotation/proposal, expediting, delivery, payment, and PO close out
All other tasks assigned by the Procurement Manager
Work as part of a project team