Purchasing Agent

NJ Electrical Contractor seeks Purchasing Agent for their electrical contracting business: MUST have CONSTRUCTION experience, ELECTRICAL preferred

• Handle the day to day purchases as well as large electrical package buy-outs.
• Seek reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods and materials at reasonable prices.
• Coordinate between vendors and staff with respect to availabilities, ship dates, cancellation dates.
• Review technical specifications for raw materials, commodities, components or equipment.
• Negotiate prices and purchases.
• Generate accurate purchase orders.
• Interact effectively with all members of the organization and outside associates.
• Coordinate with accounting staff on payment of invoices, resolving discrepancies and billing follow-up.
• Actively drive standard processes to achieve desired supplier performance (quality, delivery, productivity, lead time, etc.)
• Ability to identify cost saving initiatives.
• Management of vehicle fleet repairs.
• Adhere to Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• A commitment to quality assurance in all aspects of work.

• Five (5) + years of purchasing experience in the construction industry.
• Electrical construction procurement experience a plus
• Familiarity with a wide variety of field construction concepts, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms.
• Experience with Viewpoint by vista construction ERP software highly preferred.
• Familiarity with local market is highly desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and internet searches.