Purchasing

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this individual will be responsible for the purchasing of electrical, communications and mechanical equipment and construction materials. This individual will communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure standards, quality, price, and speed of delivery, aligns with business needs. This individual is in contact with stakeholders at various levels. This position requires a strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.

A safe and healthy work environment is one of Symtech's primary goals and a central guiding principle for the organization. Symtech and its employees are aligned in the organization's goal of zero incidents. Symtech's most valuable asset is its employees. Symtech is dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all its employees. Symtech 's safety culture is encouraged within the organization and promoted through demonstrating and communicating the importance of safety within the community where work is performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare written inquiries and obtain written quotes for vendor supplied items and subcontracts.

• Enter department purchase orders into Jonas & Remarkable and file to purchasing drive, ongoing.

• Issue purchase order or subcontract with all required documentation, with direction of the Purchasing Manager.

• Receive field orders and issue or release from blanket purchase orders.

• Attend and contribute to bi-weekly departmental meetings.

• Expedite and ensure timely delivery of material and equipment to the project site.

• Maintain and update Rental sheets on a monthly basis.

• Participate in our company operational meetings and provide purchase knowledge input for meetings such as Project Delivery meetings, staff meetings, Project Status review meetings

• Interface with vendor, field supervisor, project management and/or supervisor to resolve delivery problems and equipment defects, escalating when required.

• Request for Quotes (RFQ) for specific projects - at least from 3 providers.

• Review and match company packing slips to invoices on a weekly basis.

• Responsible for organization and maintenance of Purchasing Drive.

• Handle return material and ensure project receives proper and timely credit.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 5 years of electrical/ construction purchasing experience with strong attention to detail, confidentiality and professionalism.

• Strong administration and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies and accounting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

• Ability to interface with all levels of staff in a professional manner.

TRAVEL:

• 0-10 % travel may be required for this position.