EMCOR Group
Location
Mesa, AZ | United States
Job description
Description
About Us:
Offering multidisciplinary electrical solutions under one roof, we have helped plan, construct, install, and integrate some of the most advanced electrical, controls, and telecommunications systems. We are looking for talented, motivated electrical and construction professionals to join our team.
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Job Title: Purchasing Agent I – Mesa, AZ
Job purpose
The Purchasing Agent I (PA) is responsible for assisting in sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors; be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.
Duties and responsibilities
Process Requests for procurement/services
+ Process daily orders. Receive order(s) via various channels of communication including email, text, verbal & written, and oversee process until completion
+ Manage supply chain failures such as lack of stock, vendor/delivery error, and prioritize re-stocks
+ Process tool orders by working in conjunction with warehouse to acquire tools needed for a particular task/job
+ Assist with rental requests received from field/warehouse and process through the appropriate vendor
Utilize Dynalectric distribution process/strategy
+ Assist with job specific job quotes, leverage vendor relationships for best pricing/service
+ Analyze daily spend to determine best value
+ Vendor added services (i.e.; warehousing, vendor managed inventory ( VMI ), kitting/distribution)
+ Electronic data transfer for vendors ability to communicate data of specific order back to us through PowerPurchase
Interdepartmental logistics
+ Communicate with inter-office staff with specific office/job related needs)
+ Work hand-in-hand with Warehouse, Prefab, Safety, etc. to fill various requests
+ Work with Accounting to rectify invoicing issues
Build & maintain effective working relationships with field
+ Build and maintain effective working relationships with project managers, field supervision, apprentice & material handlers to gain trust/respect in order to maximize lines of communication
Qualifications
+ BSc/BA in in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or equivalent work experience
+ 1 year electrical materials distribution experience preferred
+ Good knowledge of MS Office & Bluebeam
+ Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
+ Excellent customer service skills
+ Excellent organizational and time-management skills
+ Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Working conditions
Mostly office-based. Typical working hours for the PA may vary. Generally Monday – Friday during normal business hours, but when deadlines approach they may be required to work much longer hours, including some weekend work. Some travel may be required for training/continuing education.
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Purchasing Agent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The PA is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Direct reports
None
Benefits:
+ Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision)
+ 401(k)
+ 401(k) match
+ Paid time off
+ Paid holidays
+ Flexible spending accounts
+ Life insurance
+ Disability insurance
+ Employee assistance program
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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