Purchasing Manager

Who We Are

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry.

Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform.

Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work!

About the Role

PRIME Electric’s Purchasing Department is looking for a self-motivated individual to lead our team as an Assistant Purchasing Manager! If you are a team player and love learning new things, we want to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity to join a company offering significant career growth and development.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

What You Will Do

• Work with Director of Purchasing on Purchase Orders for all major equipment purchases and negotiations.
• External interfacing with vendors (maintaining vendor relationships)
• Internal interfacing with Owners, Executives, Project Managers and other team members.
• Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services for approved projects, equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimize internal workflows and processes
• Confers with both project manager’s request and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Keeps information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner
• Implements cost saving ideas
• Ensure the company’s documented purchasing processes and policies are adhered to
• Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions and contracts, supporting a variety of departments
• Request quotes and negotiate prices with suppliers
• Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors, paying invoices and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing
• Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail
• Supervisor duties of purchasing staff in absence of Director or as delegated by Director
• Assist with Vista Merge and Price File Uploads as assigned by Director

What You Will Need to be Successful

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant purchasing experience in electrical industry; electrical wholesale experience beneficial
• Familiar with electrical components as related to switch gear, lighting & controls, fire alarm and security systems, generators and other products associated with electrical contracting
• Ability to solicit quotations from vendors & subcontractors
• Proficient in providing best value analysis
• Experience in managing people
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office and strong knowledge of Excel
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
• Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment
• Ability to learn and utilize REMARCABLE Purchasing & Vista Accounting Software.

Our Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w / Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education / Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off
• PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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