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Purchasing Assistant Buyer

Muth Electric Inc
Mitchell, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you.  At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.



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.

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