Purchasing Agent
IES Commercial, Inc.
- DBA IES Electrical, is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Suffolk, Virginia. The role involves initiating or receiving field purchase requisitions, logging and assigning purchase order numbers, and routing them to the purchasing supervisor or project management for approval. The agent will research vendor/supplier prices, delivery dates, and negotiate and place purchase orders with selected vendors, preparing necessary documentation. Additionally, they will negotiate equipment rental agreements, document terms, and complete insurance forms.
Long term or "blanket" purchase orders for routine materials will be negotiated and administered. The agent will expedite and coordinate material deliveries, addressing any invoice problems with accounting and vendors, quality requirements with engineering, and material identification with material control. Compliance with all company and customer safety policies and procedures is mandatory.
Qualifications:
- Two 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.
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