Purchasing Assistant - Data Center
Purchasing Assistant - Data Center
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Posting Title: Purchasing Assistant Reports To: Divisional Purchasing ManagerLocation: De Soto, Kansas Salary Range:$20.00/hour to $25.00/hourFinal determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
Cupertino Electric's Purchasing Team manages all equipment and materials purchases for both job sites and corporate expenditures. This includes vetting vendors and establishing and maintaining relationships with new and loyal suppliers.ABOUT THE ROLE
The Purchasing Assistant will ensure the timely resolution of rental problem invoices, process change orders to extend/close equipment rental PO to reflect field equipment requirements, and ensure rental agreements are closed on time. The scope of the role includes researching ordered materials while taking into consideration availability, pricing, and supplier and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all purchase orders. This role will work cross-functionally with the Finance Team for the resolution of problem invoices, discrepancies, job clean-ups, and job closing. The Purchasing Assistant will also communicate with field personnel and vendors.ABOUT YOU
You have experience and recent exposure to purchasing processes and have the ability to extract and analyze equipment rental data from JDE to assist in making data-driven decisions. You have experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. In addition to your technical skills, you have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. In this role, attention to detail is crucial, along with the ability to prioritize and work in a deadline-sensitive and customer service-oriented environment.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will gain exposure to all the moving parts of Cupertino Electric's procurement process. In this role, you will be in an environment that allows you to develop strategies and skills to excel in vendor negotiation, communication, and complex problem-solving. As a valued and essential partner to many of our teams, you will develop cross-functional relationships across the organization.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Education:HS Diploma/GED required, Degree preferred.Licensure/Certifications:None required.Experience:Three (3) years of experience in related field.
*Applicants must be authorized toworkin the United States. This position is noteligiblefor sponsorship.
#LI-JT1PLEASE NOTE:CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them,click here.CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at ceijobs@cei.com or 1-(877)-747-4CEI.
Cupertino Electric's Purchasing Team manages all equipment and materials purchases for both job sites and corporate expenditures. This includes vetting vendors and establishing and maintaining relationships with new and loyal suppliers.ABOUT THE ROLE
The Purchasing Assistant will ensure the timely resolution of rental problem invoices, process change orders to extend/close equipment rental PO to reflect field equipment requirements, and ensure rental agreements are closed on time. The scope of the role includes researching ordered materials while taking into consideration availability, pricing, and supplier and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all purchase orders. This role will work cross-functionally with the Finance Team for the resolution of problem invoices, discrepancies, job clean-ups, and job closing. The Purchasing Assistant will also communicate with field personnel and vendors.ABOUT YOU
You have experience and recent exposure to purchasing processes and have the ability to extract and analyze equipment rental data from JDE to assist in making data-driven decisions. You have experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. In addition to your technical skills, you have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. In this role, attention to detail is crucial, along with the ability to prioritize and work in a deadline-sensitive and customer service-oriented environment.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will gain exposure to all the moving parts of Cupertino Electric's procurement process. In this role, you will be in an environment that allows you to develop strategies and skills to excel in vendor negotiation, communication, and complex problem-solving. As a valued and essential partner to many of our teams, you will develop cross-functional relationships across the organization.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Education:HS Diploma/GED required, Degree preferred.Licensure/Certifications:None required.Experience:Three (3) years of experience in related field.
*Applicants must be authorized toworkin the United States. This position is noteligiblefor sponsorship.
#LI-JT1PLEASE NOTE:CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them,click here.CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at ceijobs@cei.com or 1-(877)-747-4CEI.
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