Procurement Specialist (Electrical)

Job Posted 12/17/2024
Egan Company
Rochester, MN
United States
Job Description

Overview:


Egan Company is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Procurement Specialist within the Electrical group to support long-term business growth with new and existing customers in a variety of markets. We are looking for candidates who have strong analytical abilities and critical thinking skills to support electrical teams at Egan Company. We encourage you to apply if you are excited to work in an electrical contracting environment that serves a diverse and wide variety of markets.


Responsibilities:


The responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include but are not limited to:




  1. Material Procurement and Management:




    • Purchase and expedite materials for projects and products to internal customers (field leaders, project managers, estimators, warehouse, and management).




    • Assist PMs and Field Leaders with material selection and supplier sourcing.




    • Assist with procurement process improvements.




    • Manage material shortages and work with teams to support the business needs.




    • Maintain supplier relationships and partnerships.




    • Assist with vendor agreements and pricing records.




    • Assist with surplus material return.






  2. Supplier Communication and Improvement:




    • Assist the Procurement Manager in improving quoting and procurement processes through procurement software.




    • Attend regular technical meetings with suppliers for updates.






  3. Information Dissemination:




    • Monitor manufacturer bulletins/updates and disseminate information to teams.




    • Provide supply chain updates to the teams as necessary.






  4. Purchase Order Management:




    • Assist with the daily flow of material orders.




    • Provide electrical commodity purchase order assistance.






  5. Lean Construction and Profitability:




    • Participate in supporting lean construction initiatives as they relate to purchasing.




    • Evaluate purchasing data to maximize and improve our purchasing strategies.






Requirements:




  • Minimum of two years within the electrical construction or distribution industry.




  • Existing strong and trusted relationships with key industry suppliers of electrical commodities and equipment.




  • Experience with Remarcable procurement software or other procurement software is a plus.




Minimum Qualifications:




  • Strong knowledge of materials and products used in the electrical construction industry.




  • Proficiency in using standard office computer programs such as Google Suite, Word, and Excel.




  • Desire and ability to thrive in a rapid and detail-oriented environment when interacting with a variety of co-workers and customers.




  • Strong organizational skills.




  • Self-starter who conducts duties with urgency and commitment to exceptional customer service.




  • Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and verbally.




  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods within the office or occasionally on a project site or in the warehouse.





OUR SUCCESS IS SHAPED BY THE STRENGTH OF OUR TEAM


At Egan, our shared passion and pride are redefining the industry standard of customer care. We work together to promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and stay safe. We are committed to providing the growth opportunities in which our employees and customers are looking.


From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan Company collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At nearly 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work-sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, we�re proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.


Egan Company is one of the largest, multi-trade, specialty construction contractors and system integrators in the Midwest. We provide in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance by representing over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, electrical, engineering & design, curtain wall/glazing/panel systems (InterClad), millwrights, fabrication, building systems, controls & system integration, and service.



APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES


Egan Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, familial status, or other characteristic protected by law.


We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.


Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment substance abuse test and a background check. We also participate in E-Verify. #LI-Hybrid


Egan Company reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. Any resume submitted to any employee of Egan Company without a prior signed search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Egan Company.


No agency emails, calls, or solicitations will be accepted without a valid agreement.