Project Manager - Kokomo, United States - Kirby Risk

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    Project Manager Commodities

    Do you know construction basics? Do you enjoy working on projects with customers and vendors?

    If you are looking for the next step in your career with Kirby Risk, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager.

    What will I do as a Project Manager-Commodities?

    In this position, you will manage day-to-day requests and inquiries of wire and conduit for construction projects, from quotation to final billing for customers, to ensure project accuracy and customer satisfaction. Negotiate the best price, quality, shipping, and production schedules in a timely and accurate manner. Identify and resolve inefficiencies and offer cost-saving initiatives.

    Want to know if you are a good fit? If so, you will succeed at the following:

    • Process customer requests accurately in a short amount of time while upselling value-added solutions when applicable.
    • Positive and professional attitude
    • Reviewing and processing internal and external day-to-day quotes/orders in Solar Eclipse
    • Working with Account Managers on quoting and managing large conduit and wire projects
    • Establishing and maintaining a working relationship with key vendors and key customers
    • Recognizing and promoting value add solutions, when applicable
    • Occasional travel to branch events and customer visits with Account Managers when directed by the Supervisor.

    Primary Requirements

    • Ability to work within a team atmosphere and with multiple departments within Kirby Risk Team Spirit
    • Product knowledge (wire and conduit)
    • Excellent internal and external customer service skills
    • Detail-oriented in a fast-flow work environment
    • Excellent work ethic

    Nice to have: Experience with Solar Eclipse and Excel

    What is the schedule?

    • Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
    • Overtime as needed and approved ahead of time.
    • Minimal travel
    • Location negotiable

    Whats the company culture like at Kirby Risk?

    A leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, the roots of this continuously successful (since 1926) organization are reflected in its enduring Values and Principles: hard-working, engaged, caring people who treat one another and our customers with the utmost respect and approach their work with a sense of urgency.

    What are the benefits?

    Kirby Risk provides a complete benefits package, including Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, on-the-job training, a 401K Plan, Profit Sharing, and PTO.

    How to apply:

    To be considered for this position, please apply online at Email questions to

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    Just to let you know, you must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

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