Purchasing Agent

Prime Electric • Milwaukie, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre-construction and design services to construction and maintenance.

What You Will Do
Confer with both project managers’ requests and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
Keep information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner
Ensure adherence to the company’s documented purchasing processes
Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions and contracts, supporting a variety of departments
Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing
Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail
Request quotes and negotiates prices with suppliers
Suggest and implement cost-savings ideas
Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices
Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed
Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

What You Will Need to be Successful
Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
Ability to learn and utilize REMARCABLE Purchasing and Vista Accounting software

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. Some travel such as, but not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands. Requires operating office machines such as, but not limited to, computers, copiers, scanners and phones.
Communication Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and write basic correspondence such as memos. Face-to-face and telephone communication. No presentation skills necessary.
Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking:
Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective response. Solutions may be technical, yet relatively straightforward and well-defined, once problems are understood.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
• Ability to learn and utilize REMARCABLE Purchasing and Vista Accounting software

Responsibilities

• Confer with both project managers’ requests and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
• Keep information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner
• Ensure adherence to the company’s documented purchasing processes
• Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions and contracts, supporting a variety of departments
• Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing
• Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail
• Request quotes and negotiates prices with suppliers
• Suggest and implement cost-savings ideas
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed
• Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.
• 401k Program w/ Employer Match
• Discretionary Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

What This Job Offers

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