Electrical Construction Procurement Expert

IES ELECTRICAL; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist to independently evaluate purchasing requirements, monitor inventory and procurement trends, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with company policies.

The role involves sourcing suppliers, reviewing requisitions, collaborating with project managers and accounting, and coordinating vendor qualification and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2 years' recent electrical construction material procurement or related experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques, procedures, and working knowledge of accounting, financial management and business contract law.
• Proficient MS Office/Excel knowledge.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successfully pass pre-employment background checks and drug test when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy, budget alignment, and proper approvals.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, warehouse personnel, and accounting staff to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Initiate or receive field purchase requisitions, log and assign purchase order number, route to purchasing supervisor or project management for approval.
• Assist with vendor qualification, onboarding, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, vendor files, and purchasing documentation.
• Research vendor/supplier prices, delivery dates, etc. through written bid or verbal quote.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders (change orders) with selected vendors, and prepare documentation as required.
• Negotiate equipment rental agreements with suppliers, document terms, complete insurance forms.
• Negotiate and place long term or 'blanket' purchase orders for routine (constantly required) materials, administer such contracts.
• Expedite/coordinate material deliveries, invoice problems with Accounting and vendor, quality requirements with Engineering, and material identification with Material Control.
• Comply with all company and customer safety policies and procedures.

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist to independently evaluate purchasing requirements, monitor inventory and procurement trends, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with company policies.

The role involves sourcing suppliers, reviewing requisitions, collaborating with project managers and accounting, and coordinating vendor qualification and documentation.