Job Description

Western United Electric Supply is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and organized purchasing professional to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have previous purchasing experience, and above average computer skills.

To be successful in this procurement role, you should be a strategic thinker and problem solver.

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other pertinent information in an organized manner.
• Create purchase orders to vendors and manage purchasing controls to mitigate potential stock shortages .
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of electric utility products.
• Develop the knowledge and ability to procure alternate products and recommend alternate manufacturers.
• Stay current with product information and updates.
• Communicate with vendors and sales team to follow up on, and resolve open issues.
• Review and analyze vendors, pricing, and supply options.
• Analyze and manage inventory based on past usage and current levels
• Make professional decisions in a fast-past environment.
• Be able to take on multiple tasks with varying difficulty in throughout the business day.
• Maintain excellent relationships with all company departments including, Accounting, Warehouse Operations, Inside, and Outside Sales.
• Work with Purchasing Director to complete special projects and duties as needed.

Purchasing Agent Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in purchasing; within the industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
• Demonstrated proficiency with advanced Excel functions
• Proficiency in Enterprise software systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent phone skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Ability to achieve goals.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brighton, CO 80603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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