Purchasing - Central Purchasing

About the role

SPATCO Energy Solutions has been an industry leader in providing energy solutions since 1935. We provide the best energy solutions to our customers, built on service. From the ground up, our construction and installation teams build fueling and charging stations in the retail, commercial, industrial and government sectors. Our service and field teams perform routine and heavy maintenance and ensure environmental compliance is met in each state. We provide everything a customer may need for their fueling & charging needs, including equipment, parts, expertise and support to find the right solution. Our success is due to our in-house, on‑the‑job training programs.

Responsibilities

• Place orders and expedite back orders for stock and non‑stock equipment/parts.
• Process requisitions, research products, clarify specifications, create purchase orders.
• Follow up on back orders, expedite delivery, make special arrangements for delivery, communicate expected delivery dates and maintain/update orders.
• Research and select vendors, evaluate vendor performance, utilize different vendor sources.
• Maintain up‑to‑date filing system on pricing and vendors for immediate and accurate access.
• Notify and distribute pricing updates to the sales force.
• Search out alternate vendors or supplies during shortages or stock outs.
• Set up and maintain parts, parts descriptions and pricing in SAP.
• Research products and analyze alternative product lines to increase profitability while maintaining quality; submit alternative recommendations to the Purchasing Manager.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager with auditing and processing of physical inventories for branches.
• Operate standard office equipment and work primarily in the Purchasing Department, periodically assisting in central warehouse or other departments for vendor issues.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a buyer or any combination of experience, education, or training that provides the required level of knowledge, skill, and ability.
• Knowledge of basic typing skills with emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and all personnel by telephone, in person, or through written communication; assimilate information and make decisions.
• Ability to work under time constraints in a detailed, organized manner.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook required.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Pay

Pay Type: Hourly