Purchasing

Ieselectricalva; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible medical-dental-vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Suffolk, Virginia. This role involves managing purchase requisitions, negotiating orders, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely material deliveries. A strong background in electrical construction material procurement is preferred, along with excellent communication skills.

The position offers a competitive salary, exceptional benefits including 401(k), flexible medical insurance, and paid time off. Join us in upholding safety as our top priority while delivering quality service in the electrical sector.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent electrical construction material procurement or related experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions and order processing.
• Research vendor prices and delivery dates.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders with vendors.
• Coordinate material deliveries and manage invoice issues.

Skills

Electrical construction material procurement

Procurement/vendor inspection techniques

MS Office/EXCEL knowledge

Communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Purchasing Agent

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking Purchasing Agent in Suffolk, Virginia.

Job Summary

• Initiate or receive field purchase requisitions, log and assign purchase order number, route to purchasing supervisor or project management for approval
• 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.

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 (post offer) background check, drug test, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits including 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact IES Commercial & Industrial Division Human Resources at Phone: [phone].

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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