Procurement - Buyer II (Escondido)

Buyer II

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

Summary

The position of Buyer II has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by performing purchasing activities necessary to ensure the timely delivery of specified materials and services for Baker Electric jobs at competitive pricing. This is an exempt position and individual contributor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assumes job duties and responsibilities of the Buyer I.
• Purchase materials and construction supplies within budget guidelines, negotiate pricing levels, services, and terms.
• Perform purchasing activities for all procurement related matters.
• Consult with suppliers concerning late deliveries and drive timely solutions.
• Provide electrical material, products, equipment knowledge and guidance throughout the organization to maximize supply chain and field efficiencies.
• Proactively follow up on material estimates and necessary approvals from the Director of Procurement.
• Negotiate material quotes utilizing the estimates and collaborate with the Director of Procurement to secure most competitive bids timely.
• Challenge all costs that will improve company revenue.
• Devise and use strategic sourcing strategies.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
• Research historical pricing and trends to ensure best price.
• Track and report key functional metrics with material quotes.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of procurement activities.
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Drive and encourage Baker Values and Strategic Plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Procurement.

Experience, Education

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth.

The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.