Purchasing Agent

Job Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for coordinating all activities associated with procurement of materials and supplies for the company. The Purchasing Agent obtains requirements by verifying, preparing and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items when necessary. The purchasing Agent works with the appropriate individuals to ensure proper storage and transport of procured material and supplies. The Purchasing Agent must establish and maintain positive business relationships with suppliers;

have good interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external customers.

• Enter purchasing information into accounting system; ensure accurate GL codes and project numbers assigned.
• Responsible for ordering and accounting for material used on the job sites.
• Research and resolve Invoice/PO discrepancies/coordinate returns/credit memos and assist with processing vendor returns by adjusting PO as required.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from appropriate manager as needed.
• Enter inventory, material and labor transfers into accounting system.
• Self-manage assigned workload distribution.
• Create, develop, implement and revise project process improvements.
• Back-up for front desk.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Salary range:
  Min USD $25.00 / Yr. Max USD $29.00 / Yr.

Must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and help to create, develop and implement process improvements. Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. Must possess proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral direction(s) to vendors/co‑workers/managers. Must have proven mid skill level to interpret project documents, including but not limited to, spreadsheets and billing documents.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency. Must have some experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company. Technical and organizational skills are required; purchasing agents need to understand technical production information and manage several purchasing documents. Must possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a purchasing department, preferable with construction company and/or related field.

Understand and have (2) years working experience with multi‑state tax requirements on material purchases. Low voltage electrical/integration procurement preferred. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel). Must be able to effectively operate office equipment and computing devices commonly used in the industry. Must meet Company minimum driving standards. Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Minimum years of experience 2–4.

License required. No minimum education beyond High School.

Must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and help to create, develop and implement process improvements. Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. Must possess proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral direction(s) to vendors/co‑workers/managers. Must have proven mid skill level to interpret project documents, including but not limited to, spreadsheets and billing documents.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2020 fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, IES produced over $1.19 billion in revenue and employed over 5000 employees at over 79 domestic locations across the United States.

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