Purchasing Agent

ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM. About us : Here at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity.

We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads.

What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners.

How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job.

They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel. Benefits : Company Paid Employee Medical Insurance Competitive Wages Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) with a company 5% match Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Yearly Performance Based Bonus Future Advancement Opportunities Positive Team and Skill Enhancing Atmosphere Paid Training A family.

This is last on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same caring when you join.

We do a lot more than just work together. You’ll come to love our company outings and you’ll build life-long friendships.

Job Description : The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, evaluating supplier performance, ensuring timely deliveries, and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.

Also help develop efficient procurement solutions and support management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to : Establish customer rapport to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Set expectations for each installation, including safety, code requirements, and customer satisfaction. Ensure jobs are properly staged, set up for success before they begin installation.

Set up trainings with managers to ensure on-time, high quality installations. Monitor performance of installations, work with manager and advise them on how to improve.

Promote enthusiasm and brand loyalty during daily huddles, team meetings and 1 : 1’s. Adhere to the company’s plan for resolving customer complaints quickly and favorably.

Analyze and control job expenses to meet budget. Integrate sales strategies across other departments to drive profitable results.

Understand sales criteria and hold your team accountable for exceeding revenue goals. Work alongside customer service and dispatch to ensure overall success of the business.

Manage team schedule to meet ongoing customer demand and seasonal spikes. Make sure incentive programs are equitable and properly documented.

Review and approve invoices, curbside feedback, and option sheets. Work closely with team lead(s) to assist with technical issues.

Coach, motivate and train the sales team to exceed team goals. Ensure excellent follow through on pending sales, invoicing, and financing.

Mentor and develop Inside Sales representatives and Sales lead coordinators to appropriate sales metrics. Monitor and track sales performance metrics.

Develop new and / or revised sales process according to these measurements. Analyze sales incentive programs. Create sales and marketing strategies and objectives through analyzing profit and loss projections.

Competencies : Detail oriented. Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities. Strong verbal and written communications, interpersonal skills, and capable of maintaining strong relationships.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Documentation management and ability to use project management tools.

Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines. Highly motivated, flexible, and great attitude on life. Ability to inspire and lead others to attain company goals.

Quick, sound decision-making abilities. Ability to build trust and demonstrate empathy. Excel in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Physical Demands : Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead. Lift over 50 lbs.

Stand 90% of the day. Climb ladders. Possess good vision (normal or corrected). Carry material from one location to another or floor to floor.

Lifting and work with tools above head. Lifting, positioning and fastening of heavy electrical equipment. Lifting, positioning and fasting objects such as light fixtures, wire, conduit, junction boxes, motors and other equipment.

Must be able to work from A-Frames, extension ladders, boom lift, scaffolds and aerial work platforms at various heights.

Identify and separate wires by color. Dig and work in trenches. Company Core Values ATTITUDE : Win the Day, Customer Focus, Commitment, Community Involvement INTEGRITY : Have Heart, Say It Do It, Lead by Example, Stay Honest CHARACTER : Organization, Reliable, Professional, Personable VISION : Relentless Improvement, Innovation, Opportunity, Environment DETERMINATION : Elite Work Ethic, Lead the Industry, Whatever It Takes, Get It Done SAFETY : Starts with You, Respect the Unexpected, Extreme Accountability, Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy.

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job make this career move and find exactly what you’re looking for.

You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company.

If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about Magic Valley Electric by visiting www.electricteam.com. When you're ready, please click on the Careers tab at the top of our homepage and select the posted application to apply for this position. Powered by JazzHR