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Senior Purchasing Agent
Prime Electric
Wenatchee, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
USD 82000-102000 yearly
Discovered 1 months ago
Full Job Posting
- Continually develop strong rapport with vendors and subcontractors that support PRIME
- Participate in project kick-off meetings to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimize internal workflows and processes
- Confer with both project managers’ requests and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
- Keep information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner
- Ensure adherence to the company’s documented purchasing processes
- Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions and contracts, supporting a variety of departments
- Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing
- Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail
- Request quotes and negotiates prices with suppliers
- Knowledgeable of the process for acquisition of permits
- Suggest and implement cost-savings ideas
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
- Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices
- Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed
- Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
- Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledage of electrical systems (switch gear and lighting) and electrical subcontractors
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficient in providing best-value analysis
- Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
- Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
- Ability to learn and utilize REMARCABLE Purchasing and Vista Accounting software
- May coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. Some travel such as, but not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands. Requires operating office machines such as, but not limited to, computers, copiers, scanners and phones.
About Prime Electric
Construction1500 employeesFounded 1987
Private U.S. electrical contractor serving commercial clients with design, installation, maintenance, service, and underground infrastructure.
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