Purchasing Agent-Mechanical, Electrical, & Welding Tools

Description

• Execute end-to-end purchasing activities from requisition through purchase order issuance to support project schedules and operations timelines.
• Source materials equipment rough-in items services as requested for projects and operations while ensuring compliance with approved vendors and buying agreements.
• Obtain competitive pricing through multiple bids and negotiate cost lead times rebates and purchasing terms to achieve best overall value.
• Collaborate with project teams to align purchases with specifications budgets schedules and job cost codes.
• Coordinate deliveries to job sites fabrication shops yards manufacturing facilities and tool facilities; track back orders and expedite critical materials as needed.
• Optimize inventory levels by utilizing existing yard stock and supporting the goal of minimal long-term inventory.
• Analyze pricing usage and purchasing trends to support cost control and informed sourcing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order vendor and item master data within company systems; verify pricing changes and request new part numbers when required.
• Support Accounts Payable with PO-to-invoice validation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Proactively communicate and resolve supply chain risks shortages or delivery issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical and welding tools and consumables
• Experience procuring hand tools power tools electrical tools welding equipment and related consumables
• Experience managing tools across multiple departments or business units
• Experience managing welding consumables including wire rod gas PPE and accessories
• Experience working with industrial and electrical suppliers (e.g. Grainger Milwaukee Greenlee Ridged and welding/electrical distributors)
• Experience maintaining consolidating and managing part numbers and vendor catalogs
• Ability to read and interpret specifications drawings and equipment requirements
• Strong organizational follow-up and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP formulas)
• Experience working in purchasing or ERP systems (Vista Viewpoint IFS exposure helpful)

• Works under general supervision exercising independent judgment in day-to-day purchasing decisions; consults with supervisor on complex or non-routine matters.
• Receives guidance primarily on overall objectives priorities and policy-related issues.
• Acts as a liaison with internal teams and external partners independently managing matters related to assigned purchasing responsibilities.
• Bachelors degree with 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education skills and experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present data in a clear actionable manner.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables formulas lookup functions) preferred.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law