Purchasing agent Jobs in USA

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for coordinating all activities associated with procurement of materials and supplies for the company. The Purchasing Agent obtains requirements by verifying, preparing and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items when necessary. The purchasing Agent works with the appropriate individuals to ensure proper storage and transport of procured material and supplies. The Purchasing Agent must establish and maintain positive business relationships with suppliers; have good interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter Purchasing information into accounting system; ensure accurate GL codes and project numbers assigned.
• Responsible for ordering and accounting for material used on the job sites.
• Research and resolve Invoice/PO discrepancies/coordinate returns/credit memos and assist with processing vendor returns by adjusting PO as required.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from appropriate manger as needed.
• Entering Inventory, material and labor transfers into accounting system.
• Self-manage assigned workload distribution.
• Create, develop, implement and revise project process improvement(s).
• Back-up for front desk.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Min

USD $25.00/Yr.
Max

USD $29.00/Yr.
Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help to create, develop and implement process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral direction(s) to vendors/co-workers/managers.
• Must have proven mid skill level to interpret project documents, including but not limited to, spreadsheets and billing documents.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must have some experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Technical and organizational skills are required; purchasing agents need to understand technical production information and manage several purchasing documents
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a purchasing department preferable with construction company and/or related field.
• Understand and have (2) years working experience with multi-state tax requirements on material purchases.
• Low voltage electrical/integration procurement preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Must be able to effectively operate office equipment and computing devices commonly used in the industry.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Minimum Years of Experience

2-4
License Required

No
Minimum Education

High School
Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2020 fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, IES produced over $1.19 billion in revenue and employed over 5000 employees at over 79 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

• Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs