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Purchasing Agent

  2026-02-26     PRIME ELECTRIC     Portland,OR  
Description:

Who We Are

Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre?construction and design services to construction and maintenance.

What You Will Do

  • Confer with both project managers requests and vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
  • Keep information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner
  • Ensure adherence to the companys documented purchasing processes
  • Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions and contracts, supporting a variety of departments
  • Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing
  • Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail
  • Request quotes and negotiate prices with suppliers
  • Suggest and implement cost?savings ideas
  • Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices
  • Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed
  • Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

What You Will Need to be Successful
  • Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two?year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products
  • Strong communication, problem?solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
  • Ability to learn and utilize REMARCABLE Purchasing and Vista Accounting software


Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. Some travel such as, but not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands. Requires operating office machines such as, but not limited to, computers, copiers, scanners and phones.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and write basic correspondence such as memos. Face?to?face and telephone communication. No presentation skills necessary.

Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking

Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective response. Solutions may be technical, yet relatively straightforward and well?defined, once problems are understood.

Our Benefits

100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee. 401k Program w/ Employer Match Discretionary Profit Sharing Program Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

Stoner Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Stoner hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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