Purchasing Agent - Data Center

Cupertino Electric; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 60,750 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent - Data Center in Bowling Green, OH to oversee the full procurement cycle for materials, rentals, and sub-contracts on our data center projects.

You will source, plan, purchase, deliver, and return materials while building strong internal and supplier relationships and collaborating with project engineers and superintendents.

Qualifications

• HS or GED required; Associate Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Two to five years of electrical material experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage the total procurement cycle of materials, rentals, consumables, and sub-contracts.
• Source, plan, purchase, deliver, and return materials to support project requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal customer relationships and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with project engineers, general foremen, and superintendents.

Skills

Electrical material experience

Education

HS or GED

Job description

Posting Title: Purchasing Agent - Data Center

Reports To: Manager, Divisional Purchasing

Location: Bowling Green, OH

Salary Range: $60,750 to $79,000

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description.

About the Role

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent who will be responsible for the total procurement cycle of material, rentals, consumables, and sub‑contracts, including sourcing, planning, purchasing, delivering, and returning of material in support of project requirements. As a key member of the purchasing team, the candidate will develop and maintain internal customer relationships as well as external relationships with suppliers. The candidate will serve as an active member of the project team to influence purchasing decisions and collaborate with project engineers, general foremen, and superintendents.

About You

You possess technical competency in construction equipment and have a good understanding of the dynamics of the industry. You bring a wide range of skills including excellent project management, facilitation, and communication skills. You have experience exercising good business judgment and are confident in tapping into your analytical thinking skills.

What You Will Gain

You will gain exposure to all the moving parts of Cupertino Electric's procurement process. In this role, you will be in an environment that allows you to develop strategies and skills to excel in negotiation, communication, and complex problem‑solving. As a valued and essential partner to many of our teams, you will develop cross‑functional relationships across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: HS or GED required. Associate Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: None required.
• Experience: Two (2) to five (5) years of electrical material experience desired.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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