Description
RK Company Overview 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
- Contact vendors, verify supplies, manage supply requisition, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform management of potential delays
- Monitor project material delivery timelines against production schedule
- Review and track all orders
- Look for ways to decrease shipping time
- Solve any issues related to shipping delays
- Build trusted working relationships with team members and vendor partners
- Solve missing information for the receiving department
- Maintain and update procurement logs with delivery dates, tracking information, and status updates.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules and address potential delays.
- Work with suppliers to mitigate risks of delayed shipments and identify alternative solutions when necessary.
- Escalate and resolve issues that may impact project timelines or budgets.
- Assist with quoting materials by gathering and analyzing supplier information.
- Reconcile invoices to ensure alignment with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with project managers, warehouse staff, and other departments to meet operational needs.
- Assist in placing orders to ensure the best pricing, delivery, and value on majority of orders.
- Enter purchase orders accurately into Company management systems.
- Proper identification of materials and accuracy is imperative.
- Liaise and rectify purchase order errors or corrections with Accounts Payable.
- Ensure accuracy of purchase orders to allow for purchase discounts with vendors.
- Verify and report on price changes on purchase orders.
- Update vendor information files.
Qualifications
Personable : Dedicated to strong relationships with vendors and employees, with excellent communication skills, is inspirational and able to lead people through genuine affiliation and persuasion.Effective communicator : Able to clearly articulate the vision and plan, provide direct and clear feedback and able to positively influence others.Energetic and strong : Enthusiastic individual who is tough with fire in the belly; willing to do what it takes; able to endure uncertainty and challenges, is creative and flexible enough to change course when necessary.Insatiably curious : Life-long learner, who constantly seeks new knowledge, engages in self-improvement, smart and focused on what matters.Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.Familiarity with supply chain processes and an understanding of materials management principles.Problem-solving skills to address and resolve delays or procurement issues.Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related field is preferredCompany Benefits
Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match – 100% vested.Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.Enjoy paid time off and holidays.Get paid weekly for your convenience.In-house Programs
Elevate your skills with career development training at RK University.Unlock discounts on essential products and services like phones, internet and work apparel.Participate in fun company and team-building events.Make a difference with volunteering opportunities.Partnership Programs
Access confidential counseling for personal issues and financial advice.Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, including amusement park tickets and restaurant specials.Safety is Our Top Priority
Comply with all company policies and procedures.All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR / First Aid / AED / Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.Minimum Physical Requirements
Work predominately insideUse of Personal Protection Equipment will be required occasionallyRegularly works near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that include heat and coldNoise levels can fluctuate from quiet to loudHazards associated with the industryWhy 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.
RK Mechanical : commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical, process and HVAC contracting.RK Steel : custom fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for various industries.RK Electrical : commercial and industrial electrical contracting and service.RK Water : groundwater dewatering and remediation, facilities water treatment and custom fabrication.RK Service : commercial and industrial building and maintenance services.RK Energy : custom fabrication for various industries requiring ASME and modular skidded solutions.RK Mission Critical : design and manufacturing for off-site constructed modular solutions.Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from the 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 , 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 :
ABC Step AwardsACCA Award MemberAGC Safety UtahAmerican Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite AwardWellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer CertificationColorado Workforce Development Council Excellence in Apprenticeship AwardBusiness Experiential Learning Commission Colorado Apprentice AwardIn addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in :
Denver Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy rankingsNamed among The Civic 50 Colorado as one of the most community-minded companiesEach of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as :
Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel ErectionABC Excellence in Construction AwardsAGC Awards for Construction ExcellenceXcel Energy Top Trade Partner in Energy EfficiencyUSGBC LEED Program MemberIECRM Annual Summit AwardsMFG Magazine Colorado Manufacturing Awards
