Buyer/Purchasing Agent - Electrical Contractor

At Royal Electric, we provide expert electric design, construction, and service with builders, contractors, and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to achieving exceptional results.

We sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!

We have a current opening for a Buyer/Purchasing Agent in our Addison, TX office.

Position Description:

The Purchasing Agent will assist the Royal team in varying aspects of purchasing operations and responsibilities. The individual will be responsible in aiding the team to ensure the ability to obtain best quality materials and products at the most competitive price available.

Essential Functions:

• Enter and process Purchase Orders (POs) received from project managers and field operations staff based on requisition requirements
• Match invoices to POs upon receipt for accuracy and timely payment
• Carry out warehouse inventory control policies and procedures, tracks materials and aids in scheduling
• Coordinate POs and delivery of materials with job site foreman, superintendent, or project management
• Resolve issues with deliveries
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, reliability, and distribution capabilities
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with department personnel to locate goods and services
• Assist project team as necessary

Requirements

• 2+ years of purchasing experience; knowledge of construction/electrical industry a plus
• Knowledgeable regarding common construction/electrical industry terminology a plus
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of Spectrum software a plus
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees, customers, vendors, etc.

Salary Range:

• $25.00/hour - $30.00/hour

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Veterans, women & minorities encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability