LEI Companies, founded in 2002, is a full-service electrical contractor and energy solutions provider specializing in complex renovations, new construction and special systems including fire alarm and building automation. And we understand that it takes exceptional people to provide exceptional service.
Job Summary/ Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Purchasing Agent will coordinate all activities involved with procuring goods and services such as materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for jobs and owned equipment. Reviews requisitions from field when submitted and develops procurement plan by conferring with warehouse personnel and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items as they relate to the items needed by the field or office. Will estimate values of products and services according to knowledge of market prices. Determine the method of procurement such as direct purchase or low bid. Prepare purchase orders and/or requests for quotation. Review quotes and negotiate purchase orders within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchases, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop + Maintain Strong Relationships with Vendor Partners
- Efficient Ordering + Coordinating of Material + Tools to Job Sites
- Utilize “Best Value” Procurement Strategies for Consistency + Quality (not just low price)
- Build + Maintain Strong Internal Relationships, Remember We Exist to Support the Craft Workers
- Prefabrication (Lead and train helpers with prefab projects in order to send them ‘production ready’ into the field)
- Champion of Prefab (QA/QC, Productivity)
- Collab with VDC (work with VDC to develop innovative prefab)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities (Other Duties May Be Assigned to Meet Business Needs):
- Review material requisitions from the field and determine the best supplier for the purchase, rental or service required.
- Prepare purchase orders and route both internally and externally.
- Review receiving documents from the field and match to the appropriate PO’s.
- Reconcile any discrepancies found between purchase orders and actual invoicing (including sales tax) with the appropriate vendors.
- Monitor and follow up on back ordered materials to prevent duplication of orders.
- Monitor and follow up on material returns to assure proper credits are received.
- Manage the length of stay of rental equipment at the job sites (i.e. calling equipment off rental even though it’s not being removed from the site).
- Keep rental log updated.
- Track warehouse inventory, including determining the optimum amount of inventory to be kept on hand for various items.
- Coordinate with the project manager/superintendent/foreman for the optimum delivery time of materials or equipment needed on a specific job site.
- Maintain an accurate inventory and location of company-owned tools.
- Ensure the warehouse and surrounding areas are kept clean and organized.
- Employees who handle monetary transactions (i.e. cash banks, checks, cash, credit cards, etc.) will follow established cash handling procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Detail oriented
- Organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task efficiently with multiple interruptions, work under stress, and adapt
- Proficient computer skills are essential
- Knowledge of job cost principles
- Some knowledge of electrical systems
- Essential knowledge of construction industry
- Knowledge of related software program(s)
- Customer service skills are essential
- Team oriented work habits
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or member of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to a prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
- Understanding of Basic Accounting Principles
- Understanding of construction accounting and job costing principles and theory
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that may be encountered and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, in a repetitive motion, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, alternating at will
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds
- The employee is occasionally required to drive to various events and job sites
- The employee is required to transition from parking areas into the office or construction work areas and gain access utilizing OSHA-approved walkways, construction ladders, or stairs
- The work is regularly performed indoors, in an office, and occasionally on sites
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate, however, job sites can be loud
Benefits Include:
· Company Paid:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance / AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Vision · Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident / Critical Illness
- Voluntary Legal / Identify Protection
- 401(k) / Discretionary Match
- Flex / Health Savings Account
- Company Provided Technology: Laptop, Cell Phone
LEI Companies reserves the right to provide compensation outside of the posted range based on the following factors: seniority, merit, productivity, geographic location/travel and relevant education, training, or experience and not based on any protected characteristic as established by law.
NO Agencies or Third Party Recruiters/resumes.
LEI Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have work experience in the construction industry?
- Are you located in the Denver metro area?
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person