Buyer

Overview

Procure and manage materials, negotiate with vendors, support projects.

Key Responsibilities

• material transfers
• purchase orders
• invoice reconciliation
• vendor management
• lean processes
• cost negotiation

Tasks

-Completes material transfers within eCMS or other systems on an agreed-upon schedule. Acts as key contact for coordinating and maintaining material. Utilizes current standards for all purchasing activities to achieve prompt completion and submittal of purchase orders. -Resolves issues related to incorrect material quantities or items being shipped, or delay of materials. -Reconciles invoices to match purchase orders and works with accounts payable and accounts receivable groups to correctly price materials on service work orders. Meets or exceeds customer service expectations in communication, feedback and solution-based problem solving. -Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others. -Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public. -Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities. -Processes daily orders received. Research cost reduction opportunities, negotiates pricing and places orders with appropriate vendors to ensure quality materials, goods and supplies are available in a timely fashion for the appropriate group or project site. Develops alternate solutions with vendors when product is delayed or unavailable. -Exercise Ethical Business Practices -Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, and monitors pricing on all orders. Works with project managers and others on purchasing needs and in development of next-step solutions on cost codes, tax/non-tax, and all non-returnable materials. -Uses software system to enter purchase orders. Processes daily orders and/or functions. Supports and processes daily tool and equipment rental or purchase orders per guidelines provided. Supports prefab's daily orders. -Research new products and ideas, obtains product and vendor information and pricing to meet purchasing budgets and bids. -Creates and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, project managers, office, and field staff. Develops and maintains lists of known vendors in specific markets for future reference. -Promotes the Company Mission, Vision and Values -Collaborates frequently with vendors and co-workers to resolve issues on invoices, utilizing the accounts payable invoice router. Partners with warehouse employees to coordinate daily orders coming in and out. Verifies and monitors all pricing, shipping details and other information on daily orders.

Requirements

• lean
• astea
• purchasing
• electrical
• bachelor's
• 3-5 years

What You Bring

-Work experience with LEAN methodologies and/or similar applications. Strong process orientation. -Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills. -Demonstrate strong organizational skills -Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Effective independent problem solving, collaboration, teamwork, mentoring and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with diverse work teams. -Knowledge of the electrical construction industry, how the submittal process works on large buyouts and an understanding of related materials is preferred. Some divisions may require previous experience with lighting, generators, and switchgear. -Minimum 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in electrical construction or a related field. Previous experience with Astea or other computerized, web-based procurement and inventory software and/or systems. -Ability to investigate cost reduction opportunities and supplier’s ability to meet quantity, delivery, quality, technical requirements, and resolution of vendor issues as they arise. -Demonstrated strong customer focus, negotiation, presentation, and decision-making skills. Strong organizational, critical thinking skills and detail orientation. Demonstrated prominent level of integrity and dependability. -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, accounting, or a related field.

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About Archkey Solutions

-Rooted as a modest two-man Sachs Electric outfit in St. Louis, the business evolved into a national powerhouse. -Rebranded in 2017 as ArchKey Solutions, the company embarked on a transformation through acquisitions like Parsons, Sprig, Mona and Total Electric. -Now tackling projects of all scales — from cutting-edge AV and security systems to large-scale electrical infrastructure. -With its shift into integrated facilities and program management via ProKey Facilities, the company seamlessly blends design, installation and maintenance. -It has completed work in supported by bonding capacity, showcasing its reach and reliability. -Typical projects span new construction, retrofit electrical systems, tech integrations, specialty installations and full facility maintenance. -Backed by almost a century of heritage, the firm binds deep legacy with modern growth to serve clients nationwide.

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