What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Energy Select?
Purchasing Agent
Energy Select is a leading renewable energy company based in Leonardtown, Maryland, serving both Southern and Western Maryland. For over 25 years, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solar and energy saving solutions to residential and commercial customers. We are looking for an experienced accounting administrator to join our team and help drive the company’s continued growth.
This position reports to the Finance Manager and plays a key role in overseeing the procurement of a large volume of material as well as overseeing inventory management. A high level of attention to detail is essential, along with strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure company-wide compliance and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier relationships and serve as the main point of contact for vendors
- Order and provide final approval on all material orders
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness
- Develop and maintain annual pricing guides
- Find and research new suppliers for competitive pricing
- Lead the onboarding process for new suppliers
- Oversee and manage RFQs (Requests for Quotation)
- Ensure internal compliance within the purchase order system
- Issue and maintain company gas and credit cards
- Support timely material delivery with logistics
- Support inventory management processes and accuracy
Minimum Requirements:
- Proven experience in a detail-oriented, desk-based role
- Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
- Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment
- High School Diploma required
- 1-3 years of purchasing and vendor management experience desired
- Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail) desired
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25