Company

Hunt ElectricSee more

addressAddressWest Valley City, UT
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryTransportation/Logistics

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

Hunt Electric, Inc, a well-diversified electrical contractor is looking to add a purchasing agent with a passion for procuring materials at the best value to help support company growth. The ideal candidate will have electrical construction or electrical wholesale experience or both.  This work is in a fast-paced environment and requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to provide real solutions that exceed customer and vendor expectations through dependability, integrity, and resourcefulness.


Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the procurement of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplies; negotiating/coordinating purchasing and shipping schedules with vendors; and working with Project Managers for pricing and lead times of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplies.


Purchasing Agent Job Responsibilities:

  1. Build and maintain long-term relationship with key vendors.
  2. Work directly with Project Managers for bid/job pricing of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplies.
  3. Effectively understand and communicate with the field personnel materials or services required and their procurement time frame.
  4. Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services.
  5. Create, review, and submit purchase orders in a timely manner.
  6. Coordinate shipping schedule with vendors.
  7. Manage incoming material/inventory and follow up with suppliers on delivery requirements.


Major Duties:

  • Developing and implementing purchasing strategies for Hunt Electric.
  • Work with various divisions in assisting to provide strategic sourcing expertise. 
  • Define, evaluate, and implement purchasing processes and procedures that lead to greater efficiencies and cost savings for the company.
  • Provide research and comparison data for suppliers, vendors, goods, and services.
  • Provide recommendations for most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product, quality of service, and cost-efficiency.
  • Coordinating inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
  • Strategically evaluate and implement ways that improve the purchasing system and processes.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.
  • Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
  • 3-5 Years Purchasing experience in the electrical construction industry.
  • College Degree or Journeyman license preferred.
  • Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role.
  • Working knowledge of supply chain management.
  • Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors).
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiation experience.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
  • Hands-on experience with purchasing software.
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
  • Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft suite – Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook


Salary and Benefits:

This full-time Purchasing Specialist receives a competitive salary commensurate with experience and position responsibilities. As a full-time Purchasing Specialist you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO). If this sounds like the career opportunity that you’ve been looking for, apply today!


About Hunt Electric, Inc.

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available to all types of markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, and Denver, we have continued to lead the industry across the Inter-mountain West since 1986. Our turn-key services range from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance. With eight in-house divisions, an on-site prefabrication department, in-house licensed engineers, a fully trained and specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service, Hunt Electric ensures our clients’ projects are successful from start to finish – and beyond.


As a thriving Utah-based business, we’re looking for enthusiastic, positive people to come on board with us and build successful, long-term careers. We believe in making an investment in each employee’s strengths. Hunt Electric is a place where you will learn, grow, contribute, and lead. That’s why we offer competitive pay and fantastic benefits. If this sounds like the career opportunity you've been looking for, apply today!


Are you able to work independently with minimal supervision? Do you work well under pressure? Can you clearly communicate technical information both verbally and in writing? If yes, apply now!


Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm.


READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you believe that you’re a good fit for this position, please fill out our application today. We look forward to meeting you.

Refer code: 7958151. Hunt Electric - The previous day - 2024-01-28 02:03

Hunt Electric

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