Purchasing Agent Job at Cherry City Electric, Salem, OR

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  • Cherry City Electric
  • Salem, OR

Job Description

Cherry City Electric is accepting applications for a full-time Purchasing Agent. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for providing purchasing services to Cherry City Electric. You will procure electrical material and components, rental equipment, and/or services in support of field operations. In addition, the Purchasing Agent will need to develop and maintain a strong relationship with field management personnel, providing administrative support to meet project’s schedule and ensuring the success of the field management team.

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

Requirements:

  • 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

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

Cherry City Electric provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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