Cherry City Electric ยท 1 day ago
Purchasing Agent
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCherry City Electric is accepting applications for a full-time Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for providing purchasing services, procuring electrical materials and components, and supporting field operations while maintaining strong relationships with field management personnel.
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Responsibilities
Process purchase orders based on field generated requisition forms
Schedule delivery of material and equipment to jobsites in a timely manner to meet the job schedule and ensure the success of the project supervision team
Assist in the coordination of delivery of company owned tools and equipment with the tool and equipment manager
Assist Purchasing manager with specialty buyouts and purchases if required
Assist Operations in researching and supplying cut sheets for submittals or specification purposes, providing product recommendations if requested
Review pricing with vendors and manufacturers
Analyze vendor quotes and determine the best course of action for purchase
Analyze job requirements and decide which vendor is best suited to meet the purchasing requirements of the project
Research and resolve vendor pricing issues
Research and resolve equipment rental issues
Communicate with vendors to mitigate long lead items and back orders, exercising the right to cancel an existing order and secure it with another source if the initial source is unable to meet jobsite schedule
Coordinate the return of excess material with vendors and suppliers, including following up on credits for returned material
Work with Accounts Payable to review and approve invoices
Perform additional duties as directed by the Purchasing Manager
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
0-3 years in purchasing or related field in the electrical contracting industry preferred
Basic understanding of purchasing techniques, procedures and policies preferred
Working knowledge of electrical construction material preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Preferred
0-3 years in purchasing or related field in the electrical contracting industry
Basic understanding of purchasing techniques, procedures and policies
Working knowledge of electrical construction material
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Medical and Dental Benefits
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
401-K Plan that matches up to $6,000 per employee annually
8 paid holidays
Your birthday as a paid holiday
3-4 weeks paid vacation/personal time off depending on years of employment
Company
Cherry City Electric
Cherry City Electric specializes in electrical construction projects, traffic signal work, street lighting, & data communication systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase