Employer: ISG
Job Description:
Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting four Critical Success Factors:
Safety First!
Financial Success.
Employee Satisfaction.
Customer Satisfaction.
JOB SUMMARY
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for securing competitive negotiated pricing and recommending the best vendor partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two years technical or business degree or equivalent combination of education and procurement experience
Requires a minimum of four years purchasing experience - preferably electrical industry experience
Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, accounting policies and business procedures
Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize & complete multiple projects in a timely manner
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive, confidential situations
Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word & Excel
Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Good punctuation, spelling, and grammar skills are critical
Must maintain professional confidentiality
Must be able to effectively work independently & within a team environment
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and/or process requisitions, place purchase orders and oversee delivery of goods and services to meet predetermined project due dates
Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up procedures as necessary with vendors as coordinated with Project Managers
Reconcile parts inventory remaining on Jobs at time of completion
Inventory tracking, manage stock levels, forecasting of stock
Utilize problem solving, supplier management, and negotiating skills
Negotiate delivery and payment terms, as well as change orders
Perform competitive supplier selections, reviews, proposals and process competitive bids routinely
Provide vendor performance reviews with metrics that ISG can use for improved performance
Assist in executing sourcing strategies, prepare and organize data for presentation and decision making
Perform additional duties as assigned
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Offering: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Net sign-on bonus payable after 30 days in the amount of $2000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage. 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution. PTO accrual of 0.0580/hour – up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter). 7 company paid holidays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP
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Phone:
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Location:
Vancouver, WA
Application Method: Apply online https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MDU1000MDUR/JobBoard/5ec4bf2b-1fea-4d90-9991-288fb5d0e970/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a2fba03b-20e9-4fde-8841-d190be8b931f
Base Pay: $26.00 - $32.00/hr
