Purchasing Assistant Buyer

Muth Electric
  • Mitchell, South Dakota
    9 days ago

    Job Description


    Position Responsibilities:

    • Have good organizational skills
    • Create purchase orders for all estimators, generator orders, and large project orders
    • Order copper, aluminum, MC & other wire/cable
    • Order devices, conduit, and other items for prefab and jobs as needed
    • Perform prefab invoice approvals from packing slips and purchase orders.
    • Order equipment, tools, & misc. items as directed by Purchasing Manager
    • Process prefab requisitions including verification of pricing and phases
    • Perform variances on all jobs
    • Start and update submittal charts for projects
    • Overseeing and maintaining accurate pricing in our Accubid and estimating programs
    • Obtain quotes from all vendors for yearly purchasing programs
    • Obtain credits for variances over billed & for incorrect prices on program items for prefab stock purchase orders.
    • Get quotes and order large quantity items for division jobs as needed
    • Do releases or revisions to purchase orders
    • Become proficient with our tool and inventory management software, and be able to troubleshoot questions/issues when they arise
    • Organize and oversee tool and stock inventory counts at all divisions
    • Help purchase and manage Muth Electric’s fleet of vehicles and corporate equipment
    • Help maximize space and inventory storage capabilities at our warehouses
    • Work with and advise Warehouse Foreman on policy and procedures when necessary
    • Perform other duties as requested and assigned in a timely fashion

    Essential skills and experience:

    • Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word software.
    • Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
    • Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
    • Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
    • Knowledge of office administration procedures.
    • Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills

     

    Education/Experience:

    Associate's (A.A.S.) degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMitchell, South Dakota

    Skills

    • Administrative Proceduresunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Inventory Management Softwareunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Procurement Managementunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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