Vaga de Purchasing Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Materials Manager will oversee activities relating to the purchase and procurement of materials and equipment used on substation, transmission, distribution, solar, and battery storage projects.

Company Overview:

At Great Southwestern Construction, we utilize our well established, longstanding reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providing the support and opportunity for growth with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work life environment built on our culture and values which include safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all purchases adhere to all established policies and procedures.
2. Manage vendor (distribution and manufacturing) relationships and expectations involved with procuring materials, equipment, and services.
3. Prepare, verify, and forward purchase orders.
4. Complete analysis of pricing and price comparison for materials and equipment used in projects.
5. Collaborate with estimating to keep bids current, accurate, and competitive.
6. Provide procurement support to project managers.
7. Work with Operations team to ensure suppliers are delivering according to contract.
8. Interact with various internal departments to improve current procurement practices and coordinate excellent service to internal customers.
9. Create innovative agreements that bring added value to our business.
10. Regular and predictable attendance.
11. Other duties as assigned.
12. Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location.
13. Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications:

1. Solid working knowledge of electric construction materials, equipment, and services used in commercial and industrial projects.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
3. Ability to mentor and train colleagues and proven ability to supervise employees.
4. Proficient understanding of MS Office Suite applications, especially Excel.
5. Valid Drivers License.
6. Team player.
7. Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies.
8. Basic understanding of materials accounting practices.
9. Minimum 2 years in a purchasing/procurement role.
10. High school diploma or GED.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,100 - $105,000 / year commensurate with experience, paid weekly.
• Medical: Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental: 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program: Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off: Starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• 401(k) Plan: Generous plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Educational Assistance: Superior support for educational costs, internal training, and more.
• Disability and Life Insurance: Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Business Travel Accident Insurance: Company-paid.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP): Available.
• Voluntary Plans: Various options including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.