What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at All Star Electric L.L.C?
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Essential Functions
o Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as ongoing random drug screening
o Must be very fluent with Excel (EXCEL EXPERIENCE A MUST)
o Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
o Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, product availability and previous transaction history.
o Works with vendors to negotiate volume and available discounts.
o Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate.
o Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
o Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
o Electrical knowledge of supplies and materials commercial electrical projects is a plus.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
o Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
o Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
o Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
o Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
o Fast-paced, high-intensity work environment. Strong communication skills to collaborate with teammates and understand the details of a task.
o Ability to understand the critical nature of deadlines and find solutions that satisfy project requirements.
o Positive attitude with a focus on creating solid working relationships that foster long term internal efficiency.
Education and Experience:
o Strong Commercial Electrical knowledge highly preferred.
o Two years of purchasing experience required highly preferred.
o Experience as a buyer of electrical materials and supply is highly desirable.
Summary
Under the supervision of the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager, this position provides extensive material needs for all nationwide projects.
We expect our employees to be successful with us.
We challenge our employees to listen, learn, analyze, and be a part of creating unique solutions.
Our business is guided by the principles of strong leadership, high standards of quality and safety, employee loyalty and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to help every customer win. Join our team and help us collaborate toward success.
Work Environment
A professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a deskbound role; however, some warehouse work is required as well as lifting, moving and inventorying materials and supplies. Some filing, walking, and standing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer. The employee must sometimes lift and move up to 40 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 1-hour unpaid lunch period.
AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
The nature of our business may require that the responsibilities associated with this job may change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s needs. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Grove, OK 74344 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
