Senior Purchasing Agent

Job description

**Who We Are** At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is 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. Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces! **Position Summary:** Under general supervision, independently coordinates the activities involved with procuring goods and services for projects, equipment, tools, parts and supplies in support of the company’s purchasing function. Provides guidance and direction for less experienced purchasing staff. ### What You Will Do - Continually develop strong rapport with vendors and subcontractors that support PRIME - Participate in project kick-off meetings to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimize internal workflows and processes - Confer with both project managers’ requests and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule - Keep information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner - Ensure adherence to the company’s documented purchasing processes - Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions and contracts, supporting a variety of departments - Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing - Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail - Request quotes and negotiates prices with suppliers - Knowledgeable of the process for acquisition of permits - Suggest and implement cost-savings ideas - Effectively communicate with all stakeholders - Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices - Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed - Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice ### What You Will Need to be Successful - Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Knowledage of electrical systems (switch gear and lighting) and electrical subcontractors - Proficient with Microsoft Office products - Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills - Proficient in providing best-value analysis - Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities - Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments - Ability to learn and utilize REMARCABLE Purchasing and Vista Accounting software ### Supervisory Responsibilities - May coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments ### Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions - Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. Some travel such as, but not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands. Requires operating office machines such as, but not limited to, computers, copiers, scanners and phones.