Purchasing Agent - Electrical Construction

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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!  

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!
  

General Summary:

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for initiating, preparing, processing, and verifying purchase orders following guidelines to purchase materials and goods for projects by the required delivery dates. The Purchasing Agent will coordinate with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. 

Preferred Job Skills:

• Procurement experience in the construction industry, ideally electrical.
• Able to demonstrate advanced computer skills to include knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Sheets, Spectrum and other software.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain required levels of confidentiality when entrusted with sensitive business, customer, or employee related information.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain high levels of productivity, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective and professional communicator, both written and verbal.
• Able to maintain a pleasant customer service attitude while under pressure.
• High level of professional business acumen.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities: 

• Initiates/prepares/processes/verifies purchase orders for materials and goods for project.
• Manages the purchasing and contracts database and input transactions.
• Interacts with suppliers to determine pricing terms, product specifications, and product availability.
• Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with the changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.
• Coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met.
• Assists with coordinating PO reviews, revisions and submissions. 

• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Position Requirements:

• License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certification: None
• Education: High School Graduate/GED required.
• Experience: 2 years of related experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time pressure.
• Considerable amount of time making repetitive motions.
• Considerable amount of time sitting.
• Considerable amount of time using telephone and computer.
• Sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable.
• 15% Travel may be required.

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Read and interpret instructional manuals and written instructions.

• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged sitting.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.