Aldridge Electric · 1 hour ago
Purchasing Agent
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expAldridge Electric is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their talented team. In this role, you will support project teams with procurement strategies, ensuring safety and operational efficiency while solving purchasing and logistics challenges.
ElectronicsTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Work with project teams and vendors to negotiate project procurement plans and packages
Act as a material subject matter expert resource to project managers
Be resourceful in locating hard-to-find materials
Ensure orders are complete by asking thorough questions
Review, monitor, and control the creation and execution of purchase order requests from project teams
Pursue and negotiate available vendor documents
Make recommendations to increase efficiency and drive greater value
Assist with the training and rollout of any purchasing processes and system changes
Facilitate the resolution of material and/or logistics issues with vendors
Monitor the purchase order status with project teams to ensure timely completion
Work with the project and accounting teams to correct coding and/or data entry errors related to purchase orders and invoices that impact timely vendor payments
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience with degree, 5+ years of experience without degree
Purchasing/procurement field experience, construction is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of organization
Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines while generating high-quality work
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
Preferred
4 year degree preferred
Experience with procurement software, especially Coupa, is a plus
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Incentive Programs
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Legal Assistance
Identity Protection
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Aldridge Electric
Aldridge Electric, Inc. offers electrical contracting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Aldridge
Chief Executive Officer
Gene Huebner
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-04-10
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