What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent- Electrical position at R.K.Industries?
Description
RK Mission Critical provides custom-engineered modular solutions for the data and telecom industries. We're a single source solutions provider that can handle complex and high-volume projects. We listen carefully to customer needs and have the experience to develop solutions that others can't or won't. As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality. Position and Responsibilities Overview
- Procure multiple prices on orders to ensure the best pricing, delivery, and value on most orders.
- Ideally, procuring three bids for all requisitions.
- Utilizing spreadsheets for analysis and best purchasing decisions.
- Ensure contract compliance for all materials and equipment.
- Support project teams with submittals and contract compliance packages.
- Meet reasonable timelines to reduce non-productive field product shortages.
- Enter purchase orders accurately into Company management systems (Viewpoint).
- Line-item identification.
- Timely pricing and interface of purchase orders.
- Proper identification of materials and accuracy is imperative.
- Liaise and rectify purchase order errors or corrections with Accounts Payable.
- Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders to allow for purchase discounts with vendors.
- Negotiate product returns after project completion to minimize all inventories and maximize project profitability.
- Relieve yard inventory by running requisitions through Yard Manager to reduce overall Company inventories.
- Negotiation of site storage, product releases and any other ideas to reduce material handling.
- Track and ensure credits are applied to the account.
- Track and manage all back orders to ensure timely delivery of all material and equipment.
- Purchase equipment and rough-in materials for projects.
- Request and forward submittals to meet deadlines.
- Purchase raw materials required for fabrication.
- Must have thorough understanding of purchasing process.
- Ensure all buying agreements are being followed.
- Contact vendors to follow up and expedite purchase order items.
- Verify and report on price changes on purchase orders.
- Update vendor information files.
- Assisting AP with PO to invoice by matching and correcting problems.
- Maintain the goal of zero long-term inventories.
Qualifications
Company Benefits
In-house Programs
Partnership Programs
Safety is Our Top Priority
Minimum Physical Requirements
Why RK is a Great Place to Work At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers. What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from the Denver Business Journal and ABC's Top Performers by Market, illustrating our broad expertise. We've been consistently recognized as a top private company and a leading employer by ColoradoBiz Magazine , and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011. Our strong commitment to safety, wellness and employee development has earned us prestigious accolades :
In addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in :
Each of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as :
We also adhere to rigorous quality standards and accreditations, including :
As a new member of our team, you'll be joining a company that's not just award-winning but is also consistently striving to exceed expectations and deliver excellence in all we do. Become an essential part of our thriving and dynamic team, where your contributions will drive our continued success.
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law
