Purchasing Specialist

Hunt Electric, Inc, is looking for an Electrical Purchasing Specialist
for our Big Horn Data Center Project in Sparks, Nevada. This work is in a fast-paced environment and requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to provide real solutions that exceed expectations onsite at our 2 year Data Center project in Sparks, Nevada.

The ideal Electrical Purchasing Specialist will have electrical construction or electrical wholesale experience or both. This position will be responsible for the procurement of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplies, negotiating/coordinating purchasing and shipping schedules with vendors, and working with Project Managers and field crew for pricing and lead times of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Major Duties:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors.
• Work directly with other departments for bid/job pricing of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Effectively understand and communicate with all personnel materials or services required and their procurement time frame.
• Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services.
• Create, review, and submit purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinate shipping schedule with vendors.
• Manage incoming material/inventory and follow up with suppliers on delivery requirements.
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies for Hunt Electric.

• Work with various divisions in assisting to provide strategic sourcing expertise. 
• Define, evaluate, improve, and implement purchasing processes and procedures that lead to greater efficiency and cost savings.
• Provide research and comparison data for suppliers, vendors, goods, and services.
• Provide recommendations for most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product, quality of service, and cost-efficiency.
• Coordinate inventory to determine and manage inventory needs and manage supply chain.
• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Be a self-starter.
• Other duties or locations as assigned by Manger.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
• 3-5 Years Purchasing experience in the electrical construction industry.
• College Degree or Journeyman license preferred.
• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiation experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software and Microsoft Office products.

As a full-time Electrical Purchasing Specialist, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

About Hunt Electric, Inc.

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available to all types of markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Boise, and Denver, we have continued to lead the industry across the Intermountain West since 1986. Our turn-key services range from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance. With eight in-house divisions, an on-site prefabrication department, in-house licensed engineers, a fully trained and specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service, Hunt Electric ensures our clients’ projects are successful from start to finish – and beyond.

As a thriving Utah-based business, we are looking for enthusiastic, positive people to come on board with us and build successful, long-term careers. We believe in making an investment in each employee’s strengths. Hunt Electric is a place where you will learn, grow, contribute, and lead. That’s why we offer competitive pay and fantastic benefits. If this sounds like the career opportunity you've been looking for, apply today!

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Mon – Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm, possible Saturdays 6:00am – 2:30pm.