Buyer - ArchKey Solutions

About the company ArchKey Solutions is a Top 10 National Electrical Contracting company. Our teams work on large, sophisticated projects across the United States. When you work with ArchKey or any of our regional divisions, you are joining an expansive network of resources, experts, and innovators. More than a bright future, ArchKey Solutions offers positions with a stellar today. We are a lifestyle employer, providing flexibility, great pay, and strong benefits allowing you to live your best life at and away from work.

About the position

Responsible for the daily coordination, negotiation, procurement and maintenance of materials, goods and supplies necessary for quality and timely business operations, aligning with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations. This position makes key decisions related to the procurement of essential materials and provides coaching and mentorship to procurement team employees.

Day in the life

• Processes daily orders received. Researches cost reduction opportunities, negotiates pricing and places orders with appropriate vendors to ensure quality materials, goods and supplies are available in a timely fashion for the appropriate group or project site. Develops alternate solutions with vendors when product is delayed or unavailable.
• Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, and monitors pricing on all orders. Works with project managers and others on purchasing needs and in development of next-step solutions on cost codes, tax/non-tax, and all non-returnable materials. Reconciles invoices to match purchase orders and works with accounts payable and accounts receivable groups to correctly price materials on service work orders. Meets or exceeds customer service expectations in communication, feedback and solution-based problem solving.
• Uses software system to enter purchase orders. Processes daily orders and/or functions. Supports and processes daily tool and equipment rental or purchase orders per guidelines provided. Supports prefab's daily orders.
• Completes material transfers within eCMS or other systems on an agreed-upon schedule. Acts as key contact for coordinating and maintaining material. Utilizes current standards for all purchasing activities to achieve prompt completion and submittal of purchase orders.
• Collaborates frequently with vendors and co-workers to resolve issues on invoices, utilizing the accounts payable invoice router. Partners with warehouse employees to coordinate daily orders coming in and out. Verifies and monitors all pricing, shipping details and other information on daily orders. Resolves issues related to incorrect material quantities or items being shipped, or delay of materials.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, project managers, office, and field staff. Develops and maintains lists of known vendors in specific markets for future reference.
• Researches new products and ideas, obtains product and vendor information and pricing to meet purchasing budgets and bids.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in (or equivalent work experience) in Supply Chain, Business or related field
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail and ensure maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project

Travel

Occasional travel as needed

ArchKey Solutions is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Vets/Disabilities.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is an important aspect of our culture.

Every person is welcomed ● Every person is included ● Every person is valued