Project Purchasing Manager - Data Center

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Project Purchasing Manager - Data Center

Reports To: Manager, Divisional Purchasing

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Salary Range: $75,000 to $98,000

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 specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing.

Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

Cupertino Electric’s Purchasing Team manages all equipment and materials purchases for both job sites and corporate expenditures. This includes vetting vendors and establishing and maintaining relationships with new and loyal suppliers.

The scope of work will include the strategic buy out of electrical commodities to enable the installation of the electrical scope CEI is performing. The Project Purchasing Manager will also onboard vendor engagement process: RFP, QCS, Submittal Process, Fabrication & Scheduling Updates, & Meeting Minutes with Action Item Log. As a key member of the Purchasing team, the candidate will implement project purchasing & delivery plans to meet job’s specific needs/requirements as it relates to purchasing, delivery, and receipt of material.

This role will collaborate with a General Foreman to develop Bills of Material needed to install specified phases of work and interface with suppliers on a weekly basis to discuss upcoming phases of work, backorders, returns and deliveries.

The Project Purchasing Manager will execute site purchasing programs: onsite consignments, hold for release packages, Go-carts, and kitting. Other responsibilities include tracking, expediting, and reporting on all material coming to site, issuing accurate purchase orders and assisting the Accounts Payable Team with any discrepancies. The candidate will generate reports and assist with cleaning up outstanding commitments in the system, develop and review performance score card with suppliers on a quarterly basis.

You have a natural ability to identify and drive cost reduction opportunities. 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.

In addition to these skills, your technical skillset includes Microsoft Office Suite:
Excel and Word.

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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent industry experience.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  None required.
• Experience: Five (5) years of Purchasing experience required (Construction of Electrical Distribution preferred).

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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