Enerfab
Electrical Buyer
De Soto, KS - Full Time
Job Title: Electrical Buyer
Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial
Location: DeSoto, KS
Direct Report: Procurement Manager
Company Summary:
Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection and construction and maintenance services.
The Buyer’s role is to purchase tools, equipment, services, and operating supplies that meet project requirements and company quality standards at the lowest total cost of ownership. Provide analysis and recordkeeping related to company tools, equipment, and vehicle fleet. Work with Field Superintendents, Shop Foreman, Project Managers, and others to provide the required tools, equipment, and services in a timely manner. Document tool and equipment activity in order to ensure that accurate records are available.
Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience specific to the purchasing of tools, equipment, and services related to the Electrical construction industry.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds and may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Enerfab is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial
Location: DeSoto, KS
Direct Report: Procurement Manager
Company Summary:
Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection and construction and maintenance services.
The Buyer’s role is to purchase tools, equipment, services, and operating supplies that meet project requirements and company quality standards at the lowest total cost of ownership. Provide analysis and recordkeeping related to company tools, equipment, and vehicle fleet. Work with Field Superintendents, Shop Foreman, Project Managers, and others to provide the required tools, equipment, and services in a timely manner. Document tool and equipment activity in order to ensure that accurate records are available.
Responsibilities
- Work with field superintendents and project management to purchase required tools and equipment, supplies, and services for electrical construction projects and business operations.
- Deploy to field locations when required to provide purchasing support for large projects.
- Maintain records related to company tools, equipment, and vehicle fleet.
- Process tool and equipment requisitions and jobsite general conditions requests and place accurate, complete orders. Track tool and equipment activity using the third-party tool provider tool tracking software.
- Maintain reports of company assets and keep record of current locations of assets and vehicle drivers.
- Prepare paperwork and packaging and loading of outgoing small package and LTL shipments. Perform small package and LTL truck unloading and notification of receipt of incoming shipments.
- Coordinate marketing and disposal of surplus company tools, equipment, and materials.
- Order rental equipment for jobsites as directed by field superintendents and project management. Coordinate transfer of company equipment between jobsites with carriers.
- Purchase general conditions for jobsites including jobsite offices, furniture, trash service, portable restrooms, ice, water, storage containers, and other services as needed. Place blanket purchase orders for industrial gases and gas cylinder rentals.
- Participate in department meetings.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience specific to the purchasing of tools, equipment, and services related to the Electrical construction industry.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Problem Solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Decision Making / Judgment – the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
- Planning/Organization – Demonstrates ability to plan/organize for maximum efficiency, including time, meeting, project management, and planning skills.
- Communication –Demonstrates clear and persuasive oral/written communication, shares knowledge and information.
- Learning and Development – Demonstrates commitment to learning and self-improvement; ability to give/receive constructive feedback.
- Collaborating with People/Teamwork – Demonstrates teamwork, conflict resolution, performance management, and adaptability to changes in policy.
- Innovation/Initiative – Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding new ways to improve the organization’s effectiveness.
- Demonstrate the capability to purchase a variety of materials, services, supplies, and equipment with varying levels of technical complexity.
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrate intermediate keyboarding skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively operate office equipment, i.e., phone system, computer, fax, printer, copier, scanner, etc.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize MS Office and Company propriety software; the ability to perform effective job-related internet research; and the ability to interface with the IT Department.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of industry terminology.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds and may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Enerfab is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
