A-C Electric Company · 8 hours ago
Procurement Expeditor
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expA-C Electric Company is seeking a Procurement Expeditor to enhance operational efficiency by ensuring seamless material flow to support project timelines. This role is essential in managing the timely arrival of materials, minimizing risks associated with delayed deliveries, and maintaining clear material status visibility for the Project Team.
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Hiring Manager
Amber Juarez
Responsibilities
Adhere to department policy, procedures, and processes regarding material expediting activities and assignments
Promptly identify material issues that may cause construction delays (missing, backordered, damaged, wrong, delayed shipment, etc.). Coordinate with Foreman, Project Teams, Vendors and Transporters to escalate delivery concerns as needed. If alternate sourcing is required, coordinate material fulfillment with the Senior Buyer
Using the Future Deliveries Report, track and confirm material shipments, notifying job sites and warehouses of expected deliveries within the next 3-5 business days. Proactively follow up with vendors to identify potential delays. Escalate identified backorders or outstanding materials to ensure teams have the information needed to adjust plans if necessary
Resolve material status discrepancies by ensuring accurate updates in the ERP system (Spectrum or Kojo PO Revisions) on need by dates, delivery dates, backorder dates, and material status (e.g. returned, canceled, bill and hold, hold for release, etc.). Maintain supporting documentation to reflect these updates, ensuring material statuses are accurately recorded on monthly financial projections and the Purchase Order Status Report
Manage returns of damaged, incorrect, or excess materials to ensure coordinating closely with vendors. Coordinate with vendors for replacements or credits, closely monitoring the return process to secure timely financial credits, which directly impacts project cost alignment. Expedite returns and adjustments as needed at job sites and warehouses to ensure the right materials reach the field promptly and monetary credits are received for excess materials, supporting both operational and financial objectives
Meet department OKRs and champion process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Identify and implement best practices in procurement and material expediting processes
Conduct weekly meetings or check-ins with Foreman, Superintendents, and Project Managers to identify and escalate material discrepancies
Monitor and evaluate vendor performance in terms of on-time deliveries, correct material specifications, returns and credits, and responsiveness, escalating concerns as needed
Occasionally provide POD entry support. Ensure information is accurate and supporting documentation is included
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of electrical construction experience
Proficiency in using computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Skilled in identifying potential issues early and escalating them appropriately to ensure smooth material flow and project success
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of supply chain experience with a working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accounting
Experience with Microsoft Excel VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
Company
A-C Electric Company
A-C Electric Company is an electrical construction, industrial automation service provider.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brandy Gibson
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