DescriptionResponsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting four Critical Success Factors:Safety First!Financial Success.Employee Satisfaction.Customer Satisfaction.JOB SUMMARYMaintain supplier contracts, monitor product inventory levels across locations and place additional orders according to customer demands.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducational and experience requirements include: Four year technical or business degree or equivalent combinations of education and procurement experience. Minimum of 3-5 years construction purchasing experience preferred.KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIESWorking knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract laws required.Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor supplied items.Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders.Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery.Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting; delivery requirements with vendor and supervision; quality requirements with Engineering and QC, as appropriate.Oversee all required documentation for each purchase order.Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required. Provide periodic vendor performance review, incorporating field and project management input and to determine vendor performance ranking and influence future purchases.Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.Negotiate purchased material packaging and shipping for savings.Perform additional duties as assigned.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSBenefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/LifeADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBackground check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAPBUILD YOUR CAREER WITH ESIESI Electrical Contractors is a proud partner in the growth and development of cities and communities across Ohio. We are always looking for motivated, hard-working people to join our team. Build Ohio while you build your career with us!Position Open 1/2/24Position Closed 2/9/24Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)MDU Resources Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.