Procurement Specialist – Limited Energy Projects (Hybrid)

ECSI; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Premiums: Medical, dental, &

Annual discretionary bonus

3+ weeks PTO

Employee ownership ESOP

Job summary

Hunt Electric is seeking a Buyer to support Limited Energy projects in a hybrid role based in Eagan, MN. You will assist Sales and Project Managers with PO and subcontract procurement, manage PO inputs and changes, and negotiate with vendors under direction from leadership.

The role requires distributor experience (5 years), knowledge of the Limited Energy field, and strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills. The company highlights excellent benefits, 3+ weeks PTO, and a path toward employee ownership.

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

• Assists and 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 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 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

Vendor relations

Purchasing

Negotiation

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College degree in vendor relations or purchasing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Hunt Electric is seeking a Buyer to support Limited Energy projects in a hybrid role based in Eagan, MN. You will assist Sales and Project Managers with PO and subcontract procurement, manage PO inputs and changes, and negotiate with vendors under direction from leadership.

The role requires distributor experience (5 years), knowledge of the Limited Energy field, and strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills. The company highlights excellent benefits, 3+ weeks PTO, and a path toward employee ownership.