Purchasing - Central Purchasing (Charlotte, NC)

SPATCO Energy Solutions•Charlotte, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

SPATCO Energy Solutions has been an industry leader in providing energy solutions since 1935. We are here to provide the best energy solutions to our customers. We are built on service. From the ground up, our construction and installation teams build fueling and charging stations in the retail, commercial, industrial and government sectors. Our service and field teams not only perform routine and heavy maintenance but they also ensure environmental compliance is met in each state. We are unique in that we provide everything a customer may need for their fueling & charging needs. In addition to construction and service, we also provide our customers with equipment, parts and expertise and the support to find the right solution to meet their needs. We are able to achieve this success due to our in-house, on the job training programs. If you want to be part of a great team with endless possibilities for growth you’ve found your next career at SPATCO.

Requirements

Two years' experience as a buyer or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Knowledge of basic typing skills with emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and all personnel by telephone, in person, or through written communication; assimilate information and make decisions.
Ability to work under time constraints in a detailed, organized manner.
Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook required.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Placing orders and expediting back orders for stock and nonstock equipment/parts.
Ordering stock and nonstock products.
Processing requisitions.
Researching products and analyzing alternative product lines to increase profitability while maintaining quality.
Clarifying specifications.
Creating purchase orders.
Following up on back orders.
Selecting vendors.
Maintaining up-to-date product information files.
Assisting with setting authorization levels for central warehouse, branches, and trucks inventory.
Assisting the Purchasing Manager with the auditing and processing of physical inventories for branches.
Operating standard office equipment.
Periodically being in other departments such as the central warehouse to assist with vendor issues or discrepancies.
Documenting competitive bidding.
Expediting delivery of orders, and making special arrangements for delivery.
Communicating to the department the expected delivery date and maintaining/updating all existing orders with any revisions necessary.
Evaluating vendor performance.
Utilizing different vendor sources to fill orders as directed.
Maintaining an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information.
Notifying and distributing pricing updates to sales force.
Searching out alternate vendors or supplies during periods of shortages or stock outs.
Setting up and maintaining parts, parts descriptions and pricing in SAP.