Purchasing, Receiving and Delivery Assistant LOOKING FOR Purchasing, Receiving and Delivery Assistant JOB AT Phoenix, AZ

Martell Electric is a union electrical contractor with offices in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and Arizona. We are looking for a Purchasing, Receiving and Delivery Assistant for our Phoenix, AZ office.
THE JOB DESCRIPTION: The Purchasing, Receiving and Delivery assistant will report the General Manager or the Phoenix, AZ off with doted lines to the purchasing department at the Corporate office in South Bend, IN. The position is responsible for vendor negotiations with suppliers and trade partners, reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting Martell Service Group projects and services in coordination with Project Managers as well as receiving shipments at the warehouse and delivering supplies to the field jobs around the Phoenix AZ area.
WHAT YOU DO: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

• Coordinate with Project Managers and Director of Procurement and Logistics on project needs, contract administration, and purchasing timelines

• Solicit subcontractor/vendor proposals for services and/or materials, and evaluate against scope, specifications requirements and budgets

• Audit and analyze existing trades and suppliers, on a regular basis, to ensure best price and pursue cost saving opportunities as they arise; target bid and negotiate as needed

• Maintain and historize purchased items in terms of supplier responsiveness, product cost, delivery, performance, and current inventory

• Prepare complete and accurate documentation in executing purchase orders and subcontracts including data entry into Spectrum; maintain logs to track purchasing progress of active project materials including backorder status

• Perform research and resolve trade partner disputes, including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies; communicate product and pricing changes to Program Manager, Construction, and other team members as appropriate

• Facilitate, organize, and monitor shipments of materials (packers, etc.)

• Authorize payment for purchases

• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing and contracts
• Receive shipments and verify them; organize them for job site delivery and coordinate delivery to job sites
• Deliver supplies to job sites

• Other duties as assigned or required

WHAT YOU BRING:

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years prior purchasing experience, receiving experience and delivery experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral

• Ability to understand and negotiate contract agreements

• Problem-solving mindset, organizational abilities, and logical thinking skills

• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently on multiple projects at the same time

• Basic knowledge of general construction and/or federal government contracting requirements

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)

• Strong work ethic, organized, reliable and punctual; flexibility and willingness to accept changes in priorities as necessary

• CDL license is preferred or the ability to obtain is required; must be able to pass motor vehicle record check, have a valid license and a clean driving record

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Martell Services Group is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Martell Services Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
• Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Required)
• Delivery driver: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: One location