This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other requested duties by his or her supervisor.

JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth generation, family-owned regional construction company in its 99th year with offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington and Portland, Oregon. We provide services to a commercial and heavy industrial client base and are recognized as an industry leader.

Our exceptional team is made up of talented individuals whose ability to plan and execute challenging projects has resulted in a loyal customer following and national safety & quality control awards.  Our integrated project approach includes self-performing concrete placement, steel erection, carpentry, equipment setting, millwrighting, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, electrical & instrumentation services and servicing the completed building.

JH Kelly is a great place to work with a fun, family-oriented environment. We offer an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. Learn more about us at www.jhkelly.com.

Summary:

As an Electrical Buyer you will be one of the primary contacts for communications with vendors and manufacturers. You will be responsible to plan, direct, and coordinate all activities involving procurement of equipment, products, and materials, and will work closely with engineering, estimators, project management, and the field to coordinate jobsite deliveries. This position is a mid-level buyer position.

Key Metrics:

• Quality: purchase order accuracy
• Delivery: lead time reduction and increased delivery reliability
• Vendor & subcontractor partners relationships that lead to better customer service and lower costs of equipment/products/materials
• Internal customer increased satisfaction rating
• Meet or exceed key stakeholders’ expectations

Competencies:

• Negotiation Skills: the ability to persuade, influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all parties and will also meet your organization’s strategic procurement objectives
• Project Management: driving the procurement process by designing, implementing, and managing projects to a successful conclusion. Establishing accountability, establishing timelines, and establishing goals are paramount
• Relationship Management: the ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: suppliers, customers & internal team members
• Analytical Skills: the ability to visualize, articulate, and solve both complex and uncomplicated designs and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information (particularly important in the selection of major equipment)
• Results-Focused: the ability and drive for achieving and surpassing targets against an internal or external standard of excellence; this is about showing a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement in your procurement process
• Professionalism: the ability to think carefully about the likely effects on others of your words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior; the consummate professional selects the words and actions most likely to have the desired effect on the group or individual in question

What You Will Be Doing:

• Review purchase requests to ensure they have sufficient and accurate information to place and order with the supplier
• Mentor Jr Buyers to evolve and grow
• Issue purchase orders to vendors ensuring accuracy and PO documentation completeness
• Provide for timely purchase and delivery of quality materials, equipment, and services at the lowest total cost to the company or project
• Prepare and send out quotes for bid and review spreadsheet analysis of bid results before awarding purchase orders to suppliers and subcontractors
• Ensure ongoing cost savings through negotiations with suppliers, value analysis and combining requirements to take advantage of volume discounts where appropriate
• Assist the estimating function in providing cost information for the bidding process
• Contact suppliers for adjustments involving replacement or return of material or equipment due to non-conformance, defect, cancellation of order or price variation.
• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice and delivery discrepancies associated with purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services
• Participate in the facilitation of purchasing policies, procedures, and systems

Relationships:

• Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts:

• Including shop and field craft personnel; and supervision coworkers

• Maintain proactive and positive relationships with:
  • Customer representatives
  • Vendors, Suppliers and Subcontractors
  • Safety, CAD/BIM, Accounting, and IT
  • All Project Teams

What You Need To Be Part Of Our All-Star Team:

Education/Experience:

• BS or BA degree with emphasis on Supply Chain, Business or other applicable degree
• 5+ years of purchasing experience, preferably electrical industry experience
• Experience with an automated purchasing system
• Experience sourcing & purchasing electrical commodities as related to construction projects in both industrial and commercial industries
• Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
• Knowledge of purchasing and contract laws, and regulations
• Broad purchasing knowledge of electrical industry, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of e-mail, spreadsheet, and word processing software programs
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other industry standard programs 

Our Ideal Team Member Will Have All These In Addition To Everything Listed Above:

• OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS in addition to maintaining an open line of communication with employees throughout the Company, you'll demonstrate excellent communication skills, including good phone and email etiquette
• INNOVATION although we have a great team and effective processes in place, we feel that there is always room for improvement, and we'll look to you to be creative as you partner with stakeholders to evaluate our operations, solve ongoing issues, and develop even better systems
• INTEGRITY high degree of integrity, initiative, and positive attitude; adhere to and maintain the “Purchasing Code of Ethics” as prescribed by the National Association of Purchasing Management
• STRONG APTITUDE for learning and developing new systems and programs
• GOING THE EXTRA MILE ability to work overtime, as needed
• WORK MANAGEMENT possesses the ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when conducting job site walks
• Ability to drive an automobile and a valid driver’s license 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation - dependent on experience level & education
• Performance Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho - for employee and dependents - JH Kelly pays 88% of total premiums.
• Paid time off (PTO model) and Holidays
• 401k - 50% company match
• Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD - paid 100% by JH Kelly