Role
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Purchaser’s role is focused on fulfilling requisition orders or requests for standard materials, tools, equipment and services for projects and operational requirements. The. Purchaser is responsible for ensuring that the correct material, equipment, and services are sourced for the projects at the best price and available on site when needed to ensure the projects are on time and on budget. The purchaser is responsible for acting in the best interests of the projects and company to ensure the best use of financial resources.
Responsibilities
- Source all required mid risk materials or services in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring need dates are met
- Review and maintain the project Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Create POs with applicable terms and conditions following the company’s procurement and accounting practices under the direction of the Procurement Manager
- Ensure pertinent information is on the PO or attached for each order (i.e., specifications, drawings, schedule)
- Utilize and maintain the material database, ensuring material is ordered with a Rising Edge material number and pricing is updated for future estimating requirements
- Responsible for the PO through need identification, request for quotation/proposal, expediting, delivery, payment, and PO close out
- All other tasks assigned by the Procurement Manager
- Work as part of a project team
A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $60,000.000 - $80,000.00 USD at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance and 2+ years purchasing experience; or Diploma in Business or Finance and 5+ years purchasing experience.
- Accreditations such as SCMP, PMP, CPIM, CSCP would be an asset.
- Increasing responsibilities and complexity of work through career
- Proficient in procurement activities such as sourcing, negotiations, and other Supply Chain activities.
- Experience in procurement of material and equipment within the electrical utility industry would be considered an asset
- Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, and SharePoint
- Experience in ViewPoint (Vista) Construction Software is an asset
- Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
Benefits
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Top Skills
What We Do
Rising Edge Group is a high voltage electrical contractor providing safe, cost-effective, and fit-for-purpose project solutions to the power industry.
Since our inception in 2002, Rising Edge has grown to provide a wide array of services in the power generation, transmission, fabrication, and industrial industries. From conceptual design to commissioning, each aspect of your project is handled by trained industry specialists, resulting in a product that is complete, on-time, and on-budget.
At Rising Edge, we are focused on providing and recommending fit-for-purpose solutions for any application; whether from the most complicated protection schemes to all sizes of switchyard equipment. Rest assured your project will meet and exceed all your requirements and specifications.
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