Buyer - Limited Energy

Hunt Electric; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Hunt Electric is seeking a Buyer to support our Limited Energy divisions, assisting Sales and Operations with procurement of materials, tools and consumables for diverse projects.

You'll evaluate vendor quotes, manage POs and change orders, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining internal records and tax exemptions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Five (5) years of distributor experience, vendor relations, purchasing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Limited Energy industry, equipment, tools, supplies and materials.
• College degree in vendor relations, purchasing or a related field preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with a flexible and collaborative work style to manage changing priorities.
• Demonstrated success working with immediate team members and other departments to build effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Negotiation skills or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project-specific purchase order and subcontract procurement.
• Manage purchase order and change order input, as well as closures, using Spectrum and Remarcable software.
• Negotiate with vendors on agreements and orders in concert and at the direction of the Purchasing Manager, VP of Purchasing and Divisional Leaders.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager with logistical, inventory and tool strategies directly related to the Fire Alarm, A/V, Power Door and other specialized systems.
• Perform the sales tax administration for procurement and subcontracts.
• Provide material procurement strategies and is involved in the execution of RFQs for project buy outs and inventory purchases.
• Set up new vendors and updates vendor files as needed.
• Completes tax exempt certificates to vendors and maintains internal filing system.
• Communicates proactively to address and solve issues as they arise including tracking backorders and entering key dates in internal tracking system.
• Adheres to purchasing and inventory policies, processes and procedures.
• Performs administrative tasks to support subcontract hires when necessary

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College degree in vendor relations/purchasing

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description Summary

This Buyer role has an emphasis on supporting our Limited Energy divisions. This role responsible for assisting the Sales and Operations teams with the management and administration of material, tool and consumable procurement for various projects. This position assists with the evaluation of vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers and delivery based on project site budgets and schedule requirements. This position works directly with a variety of individuals and departments.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Assistsand collaborates with Sales and Project Managers for project-specific purchase order and subcontract procurement.

• Manages purchase order and change order input, as well as closures, using Spectrum and Remarcable software.

• Negotiates with vendors on agreements and orders in concert and at the direction of the Purchasing Manager, VP of Purchasing and Divisional Leaders.

• Assists the Warehouse Manager with logistical, inventory and tool strategies directly related to the Fire Alarm, A/V, Power Door and other specialized systems.

• Performs the sales tax administration for procurement and subcontracts.

• Provides material procurement strategies and is involved in the execution of request for quotation’s (RFQ’s) for project buy outs and inventory purchases.

• Sets up new vendors and updates vendor files as needed.

• Completes tax exempt certificates to vendors and maintains internal filing system.

• Communicates proactively to address and solve issues as they arise including but not limited to tracking of backorders and entering key dates in internal tracking system.

• Adheres to purchasing and inventory policies, processes and procedures.

• Performs administrative tasks to support subcontract hires when necessary

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Five (5) years of distributor experience, vendor relations, purchasing, or a related field.

• Knowledge of Limited Energy industry, equipment, tools, supplies and materials.

• College degree in vendor relations, purchasing or a related field preferred.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to work with a flexible and collaborative work style to manage changing priorities.

• Demonstrated success working with immediate team members and other departments to build effective relationships.

• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to set and meet deadlines.

• Negotiation skills or experience.

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.

• Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl.

• This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

• This position may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Why Hunt Electric?

Hunt Electric is a 100% employee-owned company with over 60 years of stability, momentum, and exciting growth ahead- our future is bright! We're proud of our people-first culture, where every decision starts with, "How will this impact our people?" We put safety first, believe we're better together, and bring the energy of a growing company with the foundation of a business that's been trusted for decades.

• 100% Paid Premiums: Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer-paid for you and your family. Plus, a cash benefit if you opt out.
• Three Pillars of Retirement: We are proud to offer three modes of retirement to ensure you are well-positioned for the future: a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an ESOP that makes you an employee-owner.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: 3+ weeks PTO to start,paid holidays, sick time, and flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
• Growth & Community: Internal learning and development, multiple Employee Resource Groups, family-friendly work events, and a deep commitment to community volunteering.

Pay Range

$76,800.00 - $102,400.00

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers.

Learn more about our benefits and culture: https://www.huntelec.com/employment/.

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Hunt Electric Corporation and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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