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    Purchasing Agent - Salt Lake City, United States - Quality Electrical Systems

    Quality Electrical Systems
    Quality Electrical Systems Salt Lake City, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job Description

    We are seeking a qualified Purchasing Agents who will be responsible for managing procurement activities which include purchasing raw materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and services. This position will be responsible for negotiating pricing with suppliers to secure terms, including pricing, delivery schedules and quality specifications that align with budget goals, company's goals and strategy.

    Purchasing Agent I (no experience) – Hourly $24 per hour

    Purchasing Agent II (2-4 years' experience) – $62k - $70k salary

    Senior Buyer (5 plus years' experience) - $78k – 86K$

    Purchasing Agent Duties and Responsibilities

    The main duties and responsibilities of a purchasing agent include:

    • Qualifying new suppliers, negotiating pricing and develop contracts with suppliers while building a strong relationship with the supplier.
    • Analyze market trends, pricing, and quality of products to ensure the best value for the organization.
    • Prepares purchase orders, confirms orders and expedites with accuracy.
    • Support project management and engineering by preparing price estimates.
    • Participate in various cross-functional projects aimed at improving efficiency, profitability, quality, and/or customer service of the organization.
    • Ensuring that the procedures regarding the administration are followed and executed professionally and accurately.
    • Support and guid Project Managers, Engineering, and any other administration of purchasing procedures.
    • Works with accounting and suppliers regarding any discrepancies.
    • Maintains inventory levels and updates item parameters for system accuracy.
    • Assist and work with other senior members of the department in analyzing potential problems that could impact the company.

    Purchasing Agent Skills and Specifications:

    The following are skills and specifications for a purchasing agent:

    • Must have experience reviewing drawings.
    • Experience using MRP systems and basic MS office programs.
    • Must be able to analyze data, problem solve, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines within multiple projects.
    • Must have clear concept of mathematics.
    • Candidate must have excellent communication skills and public relations.
    • Preferred supplier sourcing and contract negotiation skills.
    • Preferred inventory management experience.

    Purchasing Agent Educational Qualifications:

    The minimum educational requirement needed for the candidature of a purchasing agent includes:

    • High school diploma.
    • 2 years of experience in the purchasing field.
    Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We're an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD's, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.

    Company Description

    Quality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We're an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD's, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.
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