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Purchasing Assistant Buyer 

Description

Position Responsibilities:

  • Have good organizational skills
  • Create purchase orders for all estimators, generator orders, and large project orders
  • Order copper, aluminum, MC & other wire/cable
  • Order devices, conduit, and other items for prefab and jobs as needed
  • Perform prefab invoice approvals from packing slips and purchase orders.
  • Order equipment, tools, & misc. items as directed by Purchasing Manager
  • Process prefab requisitions including verification of pricing and phases
  • Perform variances on all jobs
  • Start and update submittal charts for projects
  • Overseeing and maintaining accurate pricing in our Accubid and estimating programs
  • Obtain quotes from all vendors for yearly purchasing programs
  • Obtain credits for variances over billed & for incorrect prices on program items for prefab stock purchase orders.
  • Get quotes and order large quantity items for division jobs as needed
  • Do releases or revisions to purchase orders
  • Become proficient with our tool and inventory management software, and be able to troubleshoot questions/issues when they arise
  • Organize and oversee tool and stock inventory counts at all divisions
  • Help purchase and manage Muth Electric’s fleet of vehicles and corporate equipment
  • Help maximize space and inventory storage capabilities at our warehouses
  • Work with and advise Warehouse Foreman on policy and procedures when necessary
  • Perform other duties as requested and assigned in a timely fashion
 
Position Requirements

Essential skills and experience:

  • Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word software.
  • Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
  • Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
  • Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of office administration procedures.
  • Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills

 

Education/Experience:

Associate's (A.A.S.) degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Purchasing Assistant Buyer  
Division Corporate  
About the Organization For over 50 years, Muth Electric Inc. has been building a reputation as a leader in the electrical construction and service field. We pride ourselves in our philosophy…do the absolute best in any job. We believe in offering our employees the most current knowledge, training, and tools to become a highly-skilled professional that delivers outstanding customer service. Many exciting, challenging, and rewarding opportunities await you today!  
EOE Statement Muth Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

This application is active for 30 days. (Apprentice applications maintained for 2 years.)

FEDERAL LAW OBLIGATES US TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE KNOWN DISABILITIES OF APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES, UNLESS TO DO SO WOULD IMPOSE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS OR TO PERFORM ANY ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION SOUGHT.

Important: This application form was designed for use by persons applying for various types of positions. Some questions may not be completely applicable to your situation, but we ask that you answer ALL job-related inquiries. If a question does not apply, please mark "N/A" (not applicable).

Applications are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination, as provided under applicable state and federal law.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for illegal drug use are required as a Conditional Offer of Employment.  

This position is currently accepting applications.

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