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EC Electric prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully complete a DMV check, drug screening, and background check. Please fill out all required fields and attach a resume or CV. Cover letters and references are not required but are desired. We would like to thank candidates who submit their interest for this position. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. In addition to significant career growth opportunities, full-time employees enjoy a competitive pay rate, paid holidays and PTO; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.     EC Electric is the largest privately held electrical contracting company in the Pacific Northwest. EC specializes in designing and installing medium voltage and low voltage electrical systems in four areas: Construction, Technical Systems, 24/7 Service, and Energy Solutions. Vision and Values EC Electric's business philosophy is driven by five core values:   Integrity - Creating honorable,  principled solutions even in difficult moments. Safety - Zero incidents. Quality - Superior  craftsmanship. Fulfillment - Promoting  employee empowerment. Profitability - Planning and  execution of quality work.  The Buyer 1 position assists in the ordering and coordinating of delivery of all parts and materials from the supplier to the jobsite. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all purchasing activities to include follow-up of back orders and records of transactions. This position is also responsible for setting schedules, record keeping, contacting vendors, coordinating efforts, and reporting status to the rest of the Purchasing team. Review commodity Bills of Material (BOM) with Senior Purchasing Agent to determine buy-out material vs. field order material. Obtain quotes for buy-out materials and evaluate based on price, delivery, terms, and vendor past performance. Review with supervision and select successful vendor. Negotiate terms and conditions, and issue purchase order. Issue change orders as required in accordance with revised BOMs. Receive field orders and purchase or release material from pre-negotiated blanket purchase orders. Expedite and ensure timely delivery and back order follow-up to maintain optimum field production. Track and maintain log of released material, quantities, and price against BOM and budget. Handle return material to ensure proper and timely credit to the project. Interface with vendor and Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice problems. Perform additional duties as directed by Senior Purchasing Agent or Director of Purchasing. Other duties as assigned.     To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two or more years of experience in purchasing or related