Electrical Buyer / Purchasing

Liberty Electric; Oregon; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Electric seeks a dedicated Buyer to optimize procurement for electrical materials, subcontracts, and tools. You will organize, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to support project goals and budgets while complying with laws and policies.

The role requires one year in the electrical industry, a high school diploma, and strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, APEX, and COINS. Apply to join a drug-free, equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Requires high level of analytical skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with financial systems and ability to define problems, collect data and act on findings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, APEX, COINS, and web research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand electrical materials and construction for procurement.
• Organize operations for maximum productivity and cost efficiency.
• Communicate with field on contracts, submittals and forms.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Assess performance against objectives and provide feedback.
• Ensure adherence to laws and guidelines.
• Negotiate prices to obtain best value.
• Track maintenance and cost of tools and equipment.
• Review plans and contracts to order correct materials.
• Determine contract terms and issue subcontracts or purchase orders.
• Manage procurement paperwork.
• Select procurement method for projects.
• Coordinate with operations to meet goals and budgets.
• Manage pricing structures with manufacturers and distributors.
• Monitor project costs and cost coding.
• Represent and protect the interests of Liberty.

Skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

APEX

COINS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of procurement operations within the company. This position manages the company's procurement program for commodities, material packages, subcontracts, and tools / equipment. The position requires organization, a motivational attitude and independent work ethic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of electrical material and construction.
• Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity and cost efficiency.
• Communication with field on necessary information-contract documents, approved material submittals and forms.
• Maintain relationships with partners, vendors and suppliers.
• Assess performance against objectives and provide feedback.
• Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines.
• Research to find the best vehicle, equipment, tool, materials or subcontractor for the job and negotiate / compare prices to find the best possible product at the best price.
• Ensure each vehicle, piece of equipment or tool receives the necessary maintenance to prevent issues or major repairs.
• Track and bill tools and equipment for job costing.
• Work with Operations to review plans, specifications and contracts to ensure the correct service or material is ordered and/or procured.
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award subcontracts / purchase orders or recommend awards.
• Manage paperwork related to contracts, vendors and suppliers.
• Determine which contract method is used for procurement.
• Work with Operations and subcontractors to ensure project goals and budgets are met.
• Manage and maintain pricing structures with manufacturers, reps, vendors and distributors.
• Monitoring all cost pertaining to the project(s), and Cost Coding project expenditures.
• Represent and protect the interest of Liberty.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires high level of analytical skills, ethical behavior, security of sensitive information and maintaining company confidentiality.
• Strong aptitude for financial systems with proven ability to define problems, collect data and develop an action plan.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products, APEX, COINS (or designated database), and the ability to research and maneuver on the web.
• Requires regular attendance and timeliness, reporting all scheduled and non-scheduled absences to Manager and Human Resources.
• Respectful of each employee's area of responsibility, embracing positive relationships, and being aware of the need for all employees to perform the essential functions of their job with minimal interruptions.
• Ability to work independently, setting priorities, utilizing efficient time management skills to ensure all essential functions are performed in an accurate and timely manner within the work week schedule.
• Ability to develop procedural protocol for reoccurring responsibilities/tasks, establishing an efficient routine, streamlining processes, taking ownership of essential functions, and communicating processes with manager utilizing minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate oral and written, with concise and complete information, researching issues as necessary, proposing options if applicable, ensuring minimal impact on co-workers and customers. Best judgment should be practiced for those issues that need immediate attention.
• Abide by corporate and division policies and procedures and familiarizing yourself with Liberty's Employee Handbook.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year in the electrical industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Liberty Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires and employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy.