Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Compensation for this role : $37.00 to $44.00 per hour depending on experience.

Overview :

The Purchasing Coordinator provides support to the Purchasing Manager, as well as the field, regarding procurement processes, process improvement and best practices. They will manage material blankets, assist in larger negotiations of material, as well as build relationships with field supervision, vendors and manufacturing representatives.

General Responsibilities :

Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

Earn and maintain customer's trust

Uphold the core values of the organization

Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities :

General :

Assist in scheduling meetings and appointments

Schedule lunch and learns

Track data, including, but not limited to :

• what we buy
• metrics for cost savings

Field Liaison :

Assist with implementation of purchasing processes and process improvements

Review material quotes and discuss options with project teams

Assist with procurement software training

Earn and maintain the field's trust; become a partner with them

Write and issue emails to teams and departments on behalf of purchasing

Help projects with excess material

Vendor Relationships :

Management of material blankets / tracking

Establish relationships with key suppliers / manufacturing representatives who align with the organization

Supplier visits when appropriate

Attend vendor-sponsored events to represent the company, when appropriate

Assist in vendor pricing negotiations

Track key performance indicators

Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Purchasing and purchasing techniques

Electrical contracting is a plus

Purchasing / procurement services in the construction industry

Software related to the job

Skill in :

Be proactive in your approach to overcome challenges and achieve results

Adapt to new requirements, environments and or information

Acting as a self-starter

Working with little supervision

Customer management

Listening

Speaking intelligently

Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and / or information

Managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels - Using communication software

Business writing

Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees

Operating a computer

Operate Microsoft Office products

Organizing work to accomplish tasks

Reading and writing

Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs

Provide good customer service to the field

Identifying and managing risk

Problem solving

Tracking numbers data relevant to the work assignment

Ability to : Think on your feet

Understand when to speak and when not to speak

Be personally detached from ideas (no ego)

See things from multiple perspectives

Physical Requirements :

Driving

Sitting

Climbing

Lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Standing

Stooping

Vision acuity (near and far)

Walking

Requirements :

This position requires a minimum of three years' electrical construction experience. Skill in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is preferred.

Benefits of this role :

Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including : medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.

Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program.

This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.

Applications will close for this position on :

For questions regarding this role, please contact : recruiting@encoreelectric.com