Kirby Risk

Project Manager - Kokomo, IN

Kirby Risk  •  Kokomo, IN (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Project Manager – Commodities
Kokomo, IN

Are you an organized, customer-focused professional who enjoys collaborating with others and solving complex challenges?

At Kirby Risk, our Project Managers play a critical role in supporting contractor customers throughout the construction project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do as a Project Manager – Commodities
In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted resource for customers, vendors, and internal teams by coordinating material procurement, tracking project requirements, and ensuring projects are completed accurately and efficiently.

You’ll:
• Manage quotes and order workflows within Solar Eclipse to support customer project needs
• Support the execution of large conduit and wire projects by collaborating closely with Account Managers on quoting and project management activities
• Negotiate pricing, quality, production schedules, and delivery timelines with vendor partners to support project success and profitability
• Monitor project activity, open orders, and customer requirements to ensure projects stay on track and deadlines are met
• Provide customers with submittals, manufacturer information, shipping requirements, and project updates throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes
• Leverage product knowledge and market expertise to recommend value-added solutions and support customer objectives
• Represent Kirby Risk with professionalism in every customer and vendor interaction
What Makes You a Great Fit
• College level coursework and/or equivalent 4 + years relevant work experience
• 3+ years of electrical products sales experience; thorough knowledge of electrical products and their applications
• Knowledge of construction basics; accurately read product catalogs, price sheets, blueprints and specifications
• Strong written & verbal communication, interpersonal and customer contact skills
• Computer aptitude; Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong telephone etiquette, attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/priorities
• Effectively set priorities and meet deadlines
• Continuous learner
• Credible, responsive team-player

What to Expect in This Role
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs.
• Primarily indoors, controlled temperature environment
• Occasional travel
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm

Why Kirby Risk?
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a company where you can build a career.

Benefits That Work for You
We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Apply today and grow with Kirby Risk!

How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com

WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD
We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.
Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

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About Kirby Risk

Kirby Risk Corporation is a multi-faceted company, dedicated to understanding and meeting our business partners'​ needs with innovative, effective solutions. Our experience and network of resources provide customers with reliable technical assistance, logistics management, communications systems and quality products that not only meet their requirements, but also enhance their competitive position.

With our main focus being solutions that help customers meet productivity objectives, Kirby Risk provides a wide range of services, including quality electrical supplies, electrical apparatus sales and repair services, wiring harness/cable manufacturing and quality industrial component manufacturing. Customer service is an integral part of Kirby Risk Corporation, with thirty-eight electrical supply locations throughout Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.

Kirby Risk Corporation is financially and strategically focused on helping customers address the growing competitive pressures to reduce costs, conserve resources, improve productivity and reduce the time to manufacture goods and services. We can provide total cost of ownership solutions, such as asset and integration management and consulting services that will allow manufacturers to quickly respond to industry trends.

Kirby Risk Corporation places a high value on its customers, employees, vendors and community relations. Going above and beyond what it takes to provide the right parts at the right time, to the right place, and at the right cost is not a sacrifice...it's a minimum requirement. Staying committed to this concept of "sacrificial service"​ has fueled Kirby Risk since 1926.

Today, Kirby Risk Corporation has evolved into a multi-faceted business with 7 operating business units:

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply

Kirby Risk Service Center

Kirby Risk Mechanical Solutions and Service

Kirby Risk Precision Machining

ARCO Electric Products

Wire Supplies

Intelligent Industry Solutions

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Year Founded
1926
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