Description

Posting Title: Project Purchasing Manager - Data Center

Reports To: Manager, Divisional Purchasing

Location: Beverly, Ohio

Salary Range: $63,000 to $98,000

Final 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.

THE PURCHASING TEAM

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 scope of work will include the strategic buy out of electrical commodities to enable the installation of the electrical scope CEI is performing. The Project Purchasing Manager will also onboard vendor engagement process: RFP, QCS, Submittal Process, Fabrication & Scheduling Updates, & Meeting Minutes with Action Item Log. As a key member of the Purchasing team, the candidate will implement project purchasing & delivery plans to meet job's specific needs/requirements as it relates to purchasing, delivery, and receipt of material. This role will collaborate with a General Foreman to develop Bills of Material needed to install specified phases of work and interface with suppliers on a weekly basis to discuss upcoming phases of work, backorders, returns and deliveries.

The Project Purchasing Manager will execute site purchasing programs: onsite consignments, hold for release packages, Go-carts, and kitting. Other responsibilities include tracking, expediting, and reporting on all material coming to site, issuing accurate purchase orders and assisting the Accounts Payable Team with any discrepancies. The candidate will generate reports and assist with cleaning up outstanding commitments in the system, develop and review performances score card with suppliers on a quarterly basis.

ABOUT YOU

You have a natural ability to identify and drive cost reduction opportunities. You possess technical competency in construction equipment and have a good understanding of the dynamics of the industry. You bring a wide range of skills including excellent project management, facilitation, and communication skills. You have experience exercising good business judgment and are confident in tapping into your analytical thinking skills. In addition to these skills, your technical skillset includes Microsoft Office Suite: Excel and Word.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

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 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: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent industry experience.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Five (5) years of Purchasing experience required (Construction of Electrical Distribution preferred).

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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.