Purchasing Agent
Role Overview
We have an opportunity for a Purchasing Agent .
Perform purchasing functions including quoting materials, ordering materials, writing purchase orders; contact vendors and maintain communications effectively.
Provide administrative support to other sections of the utility.
Work Location and Schedule This position is located in Fairbanks, AK.
Position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week (normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) with hours in excess of 40 per week as needed.
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What You'll Do
- Organize, generate and maintain purchase orders, to include month end processing, back up and files. Maintain inventory, perform issuances and adjustments. Communicate and solicit quotes from vendors via written and telephone processes. Maintain publication library, vendor catalogs, reference materials and purge as required. Complete all vendor setup and maintenance. Setup and maintenance of all the utilities over the counter accounts. Maintain all company vehicle registrations and files. Limited building maintenance (shoveling snow, watering flowers...etc.) Perform special projects or activities as assigned. Coordination and setup of company events and functions.
What You'll Bring
- Experience 2 - 3 Years previous experience as purchasing agent or equivalent preferred, education accepted as a substitute. Two years of experience in a business office performing clerical duties. Education High school diploma or equivalent required Nice to have Some college preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Highly organized and able to follow instructions with minimal supervision. Capable of evaluating and solving problems. Knowledge of Waterworks and general plumbing parts. Ability to assume receiving duties in absence of purchasing assistant. Familiar with business office equipment such as copiers, printers and fax machines. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and able to use Internet as reference and resource. Ability to work professionally with vendors and communicate with them using utility based terminology. Valid Driver’s License and successful insurability required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience 2 - 3 Years previous experience as purchasing agent or equivalent preferred, education accepted as a substitute. Two years of experience in a business office performing clerical duties. Education High school diploma or equivalent required Nice to have Some college preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Highly organized and able to follow instructions with minimal supervision. Capable of evaluating and solving problems. Knowledge of Waterworks and general plumbing parts. Ability to assume receiving duties in absence of purchasing assistant. Familiar with business office equipment such as copiers, printers and fax machines. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and able to use Internet as reference and resource. Ability to work professionally with vendors and communicate with them using utility based terminology. Valid Driver’s License and successful insurability required.
About Nexus Water Group
Operates regulated water and wastewater utility systems across North America.
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