Purchasing Specialist

Description

• Coordinate shipping schedule with vendors.
• Define, evaluate, improve, and implement purchasing processes and procedures that lead to greater efficiency and cost savings.
• Work directly with other departments for bid/job pricing of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services.
• Create, review, and submit purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies for Hunt Electric.
• Coordinate inventory to determine and manage inventory needs and manage supply chain.
• Provide recommendations for most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product, quality of service, and cost-efficiency.
• Provide research and comparison data for suppliers, vendors, goods, and services.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors.
• Manage incoming material/inventory and follow up with suppliers on delivery requirements.
• Work with various divisions in assisting to provide strategic sourcing expertise.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiation experience.
• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role.
• Effectively understand and communicate with all personnel materials or services required and their procurement time frame.
• College Degree or Journeyman license preferred.
• 3-5 Years Purchasing experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software and Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance