Purchasing Agent - Electrical Construction

Ace Electric • Plain City, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for initiating, preparing, processing, and verifying purchase orders following guidelines to purchase materials and goods for projects by the required delivery dates. The Purchasing Agent will coordinate with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently.

Requirements

• References
• Background Check
• Drug Screen Testing
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Graduate/GED required.
• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged sitting.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Read and interpret instructional manuals and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Procurement experience in the construction industry, ideally electrical.
• Able to demonstrate advanced computer skills to include knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Sheets, Spectrum and other software.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain required levels of confidentiality when entrusted with sensitive business, customer, or employee related information.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain high levels of productivity, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective and professional communicator, both written and verbal.
• Able to maintain a pleasant customer service attitude while under pressure.
• High level of professional business acumen.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates/prepares/processes/verifies purchase orders for materials and goods for project.
• Manages the purchasing and contracts database and input transactions.
• Interacts with suppliers to determine pricing terms, product specifications, and product availability.
• Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with the changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.
• Coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met.
• Assists with coordinating PO reviews, revisions and submissions.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED