Procurement

　　We are seeking a Purchaser to join our growing Forth Worth team. Reporting directly into the Regional Operations Manager, and indirectly into the Supply Chain Functional Lead, the Purchaser will play an integral part of the overall success to the Operations, focusing on making the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases for multiple branches at one time. Branches supported may vary based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. The Junior Purchaser has a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset. The Purchaser evaluates market conditions and different suppliers.

　　Here's what you will do as a Procurement Specialist at Spark Power:

　　Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts.

　　Manage the Purchase Order process from start to completion following proper purchasing & system processes, managing gross margin on work orders.

　　Responsible for inventory management of your respective branches

　　Responsible for all vendor spend related to the overall operation of your respected Branch(s)

　　Collaborate very closely with a multitude of different departments, including but not limited to: Project Managers, Branch Managers, Sales, Accounts Payable, Operations & Supply Chain.

　　Prioritize, source, quote and expedite material requests to ensure timely supply, accuracy, and avoidance of work delays.

　　Provide support to Operations and Supply Chain by implementing systems, procedures and policies around inventory control, optimum stock levels, cycle counting, yearly physical inventory counts, stock transfers and overall daily flow of goods in/out of warehouse

　　Monitoring Key Performance Indicators, including inventory turns, inventory adjustments, purchasing metrics, supplier lead times, etc.

　　Make process improvement recommendations focused on improving KPIs.

　　Monitor, manage and reduce credit card spend within the Supply Chain function for your Operation.

　　Drive continuous improvement by analyzing current process and implementing new methodologies, tools, and techniques to help improve accuracy and create overall Supply Chain efficiencies

　　Assist in the proper categorization of materials supplied and classification of vendors with the support and direction of the Supply Chain

　　Duties as otherwise assigned.

　　Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

　　Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional

　　Competitive hourly wages

　　Benefits (health, vision, dental)

　　401K contribution, up to 3% match

　　Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training

　　Hands-on and supportive leadership team

　　Employee referral bonus program

　　Monthly cell phone allowance

　　All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for

　　Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)

　　…and much more

　　Do you have the Spark? Here's what we are looking for:

　　Minimum 3-5 year experience in a Purchasing or Buyer role

　　Experience in the Electrical contracting or distribution industry is preferred

　　Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or similar field of study is preferred

　　Proficient with Excel, Outlook is required.

　　Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis

　　Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions.

　　Good working knowledge of standard methodologies, concepts, best practices, and procedures within a supply chain environment

　　Strong analytical skills

　　Excellent communication skills and experience with dealing with multiple stakeholders

　　Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability

　　Role may require travel to other branches and/or after-hours work

　　Who is Spark Power?

　　Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

　　We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.