Hunt Electric is seeking a Senior Buyer as our company continues to grow. The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, services, vendor terms, prices, and equipment for large and hyperscale projects nationwide. They’ll develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, developing purchasing strategies for projects while staying ahead of supply chain challenges. This role is open to fully remote candidates and includes occasional travel to jobsites.
Role & Responsibilities
Works to support and collaborate with marketing, preconstruction, project management, special services, warehouse and operations.
Provides material procurement strategies and is involved in the execution of request for quotation’s (RFQ’s) for project buy outs, reviews and selections.
Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements at the direction of the VP of Purchasing.
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of work.
Prepares purchase order data entry, transmits new purchase orders and contacts vendors regarding discrepancies.
Manages purchase order and change order input and closures.
Acts as a conduit to vendor resources and support.
Uses knowledge of product, work planning and procedures to support project needs.
Communicates proactively to address and solve issues as they arise.
Performs administrative tasks to support subcontractor hires.
Performs sales tax administration to vendors and helps maintain internal filing system.
Performs set up of new vendors and helps maintain vendor files.
Adheres to purchasing and inventory policies, processes and procedures.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School Diploma/Equivalent
5+ years’ experience in inventory management, vendor relations, purchasing, distribution, or related experience.
Knowledge of construction and/or electrical industry, equipment, supplies and materials.
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
Ability to negotiate decisions in a timely manner while juggling many priorities and meeting deadlines.
Adaptable to changing priorities and demonstrate a flexible and collaborative work style.
Ability to analyze information and make strategic decisions based on department objectives.
Excellent customer service, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Demonstrated success in working with immediate team members and other departments to build effective relationships.
Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.
Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl.
This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
This position may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Why Hunt Electric?
Hunt Electric is a 100% employee-owned company with over 60 years of stability, momentum, and exciting growth ahead— our future is bright! We’re proud of our people-first culture, where every decision starts with, “How will this impact our people?” We put safety first, believe we’re better together, and bring the energy of a growing company with the foundation of a business that’s been trusted for decades.
Pay Range:
$92,160.00 - $128,000.00
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers.
Learn more about our benefits and culture: https://www.huntelec.com/employment/
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Hunt Electric Corporation and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
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Hunt Electric is a national electrical design, build, and maintenance firm based in Eagan, MN. Our mission? To be the most reputable and sought-after partner in the industry. It was true when we opened our doors in 1965, and it's just as true today.
We deliver full-service solutions backed by the expertise of over 200 office personnel and 1,400 electricians nationwide. You’ll find us in major healthcare facilities, complex data centers, out in the solar field, and on iconic job sites of every scope and size.
Hunt Electric has positioned itself as an industry leader in the most innovative, high quality and cost-effective electrical design build efforts. Our commitment to cost saving techniques, stringent safety practices, accuracy in estimating and the implementation of new technologies makes us a unique and powerful electrical contracting company. Our vast pool of experience, resources and affiliations puts your project in the most capable hands in the industry.
