Senior Purchasing Agent
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Job Location:
Dublin, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 83000 - 100000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Come join one of the fastest-growing independently owned distributors in Northern California.Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Toolis looking for a full-timeSenior Purchasing Agentto join our ALCAL team. The preferred location for this role is at our branch inDublin CA though it can also be based out of our other branch locations.
The Senior Purchasing Agent leads inventory replenishment category purchasing and supplier management to support service levels profitability and inventory performance across all locations. This role executes purchasing policies manages vendor relationships and may specialize in Wire Quotesoverseeing wire sourcing customer quotations pricing and contracts to drive sales growth and optimize wire inventory strategies.
Benefits:
Education and/or Experience:
Over the past decadeAlameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Toolhas grown to 15 locations across Northern and Central California and we are proud to now be open in Sparks Nevada! Ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationwide we operate under two trusted brands and specialize in tools safety specified products electrical supplies alternative energy and automation. Our core customers include commercial and industrial contractors as well as facility and OEM clientswho rely on our expertise and reliability to keep their businesses moving forward.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Senior Purchasing Agent leads inventory replenishment category purchasing and supplier management to support service levels profitability and inventory performance across all locations. This role executes purchasing policies manages vendor relationships and may specialize in Wire Quotesoverseeing wire sourcing customer quotations pricing and contracts to drive sales growth and optimize wire inventory strategies.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: $83000 - $103000annual salary depending upon experience
- Bonus Opportunities
- Medical Dental Free Vision Insurance with buy-up options
- 401k with Employer Match
- Basic Life Insurance AD&D and LTD Insurance
- Paid Major Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Wellness Program
- Voluntary Benefits Pet Insurance Legal Plan Student Loan Program AdditionalLife and AD&D Insurance Coverage
- Fringe Personalized Lifestyle Benefit
- Oversee inventory replenishment and category purchasing for assigned vendors across all locations to meet service and performance targets
- Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess obsolete and slow-moving stock
- Track and manage inventory metrics including turns fill rates GMROI and overall performance
- Ensure accurate purchasing and inventory data within the ERP system
- Manage branch transfers and monitor freight and purchasing costs
- Conduct supplier reviews performance evaluations and product line rationalization
- Develop strong supplier partnerships to secure competitive pricing lead times and favorable terms
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency profitability and customer satisfaction
- Prepare and manage timely accurate wire quotations for customers
- Ensure quotes meet pricing strategies margin goals and technical requirements
- Lead sourcing purchasing and replenishment for the wire product category
- Negotiate and manage wire contracts and blanket orders
- Coordinate with suppliers to confirm pricing availability and delivery timelines
- Monitor quote activity margins and market competitiveness and resolve issues as needed
- Communicate proactively with sales branch and corporate teams on purchasing inventory and quote activity
- Support sales leadership with pricing and sourcing expertise
- Analyze supplier performance quote metrics and market trends
- Provide insights and reporting to leadership
- Maintain compliance with company policies and documentation requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain or related field preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
- 510 years of purchasing sourcing and/or quoting experience; wire cable or electrical industry experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Solar Eclipse ERP (inventory and purchasing modules required).
- Phocas experience preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
- Strong negotiation communication and customer service skills.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- Process-oriented mindset with systems-thinking and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated professionalism ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
Over the past decadeAlameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Toolhas grown to 15 locations across Northern and Central California and we are proud to now be open in Sparks Nevada! Ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationwide we operate under two trusted brands and specialize in tools safety specified products electrical supplies alternative energy and automation. Our core customers include commercial and industrial contractors as well as facility and OEM clientswho rely on our expertise and reliability to keep their businesses moving forward.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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