Purchasing Associate

ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM.

About Us:
Here at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity. We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.

Benefits:

• Company Paid Employee Medical Insurance
• Competitive Wages
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company 5% match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Yearly Performance Based Bonus
• Future Advancement Opportunities
• Positive Team and Skill Enhancing Atmosphere
• Paid Training
• A family. This is last on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same caring when you join. We do a lot more than just work together. You’ll come to love our company outings and you’ll build life-long friendships.

Job Description: The Purchasing Associate will be responsible for sourcing new materials, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, specific pricing levels, ensuring timely deliveries, and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Create purchase orders, contact vendors, and negotiate contracts to secure the best possible prices and terms. 
• Monitor stock levels, identify reorder points, and ensure sufficient quantities are in stock to meet demand.
• Organize and maintain warehouse location.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, address issues, and explore new vendor options. 
• Track spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to budgets. 
• Analyze market trends, supply performance, and purchase data to identify areas for improvement. 
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and other relevant documentation.
• Receive material deliveries and track orders physically coming to the main warehouse location.
• Work with all pre-con, division managers, and field employees to ensure procurement process is handled start to finish.

Competencies:

• Detail oriented.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communications, interpersonal skills, and capable of maintaining strong relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines. 
• Highly motivated, flexible, and great attitude on life.
• Ability to inspire and lead others to attain company goals.
• Quick, sound decision-making abilities.
• Ability to build trust and demonstrate empathy.  
• Excel in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to occasionally lift over 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, work in confined spaces, stand for long periods of time, walk, reach, stoop, crawl, twist, bend, and climb ladders.

Company Core Values

ATTITUDE: Win the Day, Customer Focus, Commitment, Community Involvement 

INTEGRITY: Have Heart, Say It Do It, Lead by Example, Stay Honest

CHARACTER: Organization, Reliable, Professional, Personable

VISION: Relentless Improvement, Innovation, Opportunity, Environment

DETERMINATION:  Elite Work Ethic, Lead the Industry, Whatever It Takes, Get It Done

SAFETY:  Starts with You, Respect the Unexpected, Extreme Accountability, Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy.

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job – make this career move and find exactly what you’re looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about Magic Valley Electric by visiting www.electricteam.com. When you're ready, please click on the Careers tab at the top of our homepage and select the posted application to apply for this position.