Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Welsbach Electric Corp. of L.I. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with a minimum of 3-5 years purchasing experience, preferably in an electrical construction environment. This position is responsible for the day to day purchasing activities. Responsibilities include the receipt of material and equipment requisitions; sourcing of material and equipment in accordance with company best practices and defined procurement objectives; negotiation of pricing and supplier selection under the direction of management; placement of orders with vendors; data entry into a computerized purchasing system; and the expediting, tracking and scheduling of orders. Responsible for the receipt of materials and equipment at the main warehouse location including inspection for accuracy, coordination and scheduling for job site delivery and data entry of shipping documentation into the purchasing system. In addition is responsible for all administrative duties in support of operational procurement activities.

Compensation Range : $60,000 - $75,000 per year, Full Time, Exempt, Onsite

Other Compensation : This position is bonus eligible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receive verbal and written requisitions for materials and equipment from project managers and field operations.
• Review and source materials and equipment in accordance with established company practices and procedures.
• Solicit quotations from vendors. Review, analyze and present findings to management with emphasis on best economic value and defined company procurement objectives.
• Generate, distribute and track all purchase orders through computerized purchasing system in accordance with established company procedures.
• Responsible for the tracking and expediting of all existing orders including follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Review materials upon receipt for accuracy. Enter documentation into purchasing system.
• Support estimating department by contacting vendors for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment in the preparation of bids.
• Ensure compliance with public works requirements, including prevailing wage, Buy American, W / M / DBE / SDVOB and other contract-specific provisions.
• Solicit and prepare submittal documentation in support of project managers.
• Coordinate and document supplier certificates of compliance with project managers.
• Responsible for maintenance of all SDS documentation.
• In conjunction with the Labor Superintendent, responsible for the accurate disbursement of materials and tools from the shop.
• Update and maintain tool management database.
• Escalate critical and / or sensitive issues to the President / C.E.O. with recommendation for resolution.
• Other related duties in support of operations as required by the company or as directed by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and / or Experience :

Computer Skills :

Required Attributes :

Language Skills :

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of vendors and suppliers, employees, customers, government agencies, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee regularly lifts and / or moves twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move fifty (50) pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color identification, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to travel to remote field locations on Long Island.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office and / or shop environment conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee will also frequently work at outdoor construction field sites when visiting field locations.