Purchasing Agent

MKD Electric•Elgin, IL

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

For over twenty years, MKD Electric has designed, built, installed, and maintained client systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. They focus on safety, value, and quality, and building lasting relationships with national clients in various industries including renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. As a fast-paced and agile company, MKD Electric is seeking a best-in-class Purchasing Agent who is passionate about the field and willing to contribute actively.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without compromising safety.
Ability to handle electrical materials.
Ability to complete routine shipping and receiving processes.
Understanding of the role of procurement and how it creates value for the company.
Proficiency in manipulating basic reports and spreadsheets.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong team focus.
Industrial Electrical industry material experience required.
Understanding of the role of vendors and how it creates value within the business.
Quantitative and analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Basic skills in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

Supports overall purchasing activities for project managers, estimators, field projects, and internal purchasing requirements.
Fields high volume material requests supporting field personnel and projects through centralized purchasing software (Remarcable).
Requests pricing and audits quotes for accuracy in both cost and specific material requirements.
Issues purchase orders and schedules timely arrival of materials to nationwide work sites.
Processes purchase orders, change orders, and notices to proceed.
Creates submittal packages for customers.
Creates and maintains files.
Researches invoice or purchase order issues as needed.
Supports field operations.
Prepares pricing for equipment and material for bid packages.