Associate Buyer

Description

Associate Buyer

This position can be based out of our St. Louis, MO office, Fridley, MN, Clinton, MD or San Jose, CA Office

About The Company

ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About The Position

Responsible for the daily coordination, negotiation, and maintenance of the procurement process necessary for quality and timely business operations, aligning with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations. This position supports the Procurement team and makes key decisions related to the day-to-day purchase order and invoicing activities. This role also assists with the procurement of material on an as needed basis.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Promotes the Company Mission, Vision and Values
• Exercise Ethical Business Practices
  
  

Day in the life

• Collaborates frequently with vendors and co-workers to resolve issues on invoices. Verifies and monitors all pricing, shipping details, and other information on daily 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 accounting teams. Meets or exceeds customer service expectations in communication, feedback, and solution-based problem-solving.
• Processes daily orders received. Places orders with appropriate vendors to ensure quality materials, goods, and supplies are available on time for the appropriate group or project site.
• Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, and monitors freight and pricing on all orders.
• Assists with material returns for materials received and/or ordered incorrectly and remaining materials at close of projects.
• 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 prefabrication's daily orders.
• Completes material transfers within eCMS or other systems on an agreed-upon schedule. Utilizes current standards for all purchasing activities to achieve prompt completion and submittal of purchase orders.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, project managers, office, and field staff.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in electrical construction or a related field. Prefer experience with computerized, web-based procurement and inventory software and/or systems.
• Strong process orientation.
• Solid Financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Strong customer focus and decision-making skills. Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, detail orientation, integrity, and dependability.
• Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Effective independent problem-solving, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse work teams.
  
  

Salary Range

$ 30.04/hr - $36.09/hr annually, based on experience and qualifications (CA)

$ 24.23/hr- $30,33/hr annually, based on experience and qualifications (MN)

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.