Purchasing Assistant

WHY CANYON STATE ELECTRIC?

Join our award-winning construction team in Arizona! As Arizona’s single-source solution for electrical construction, we prioritize your well-being by offering full benefits, career growth, and fun perks like team-building activities. We support your skill development and career goals. Choose Canyon State Electric, voted the Best Place to Work in Phoenix since 2018.

• Awarded Top Workplaces 2024

• Arizona’s Most Admired Companies for 2022 - 2024

• Arizona Corporate Excellence Award 2022, 2024

• Ranking Arizona’s Best Place to Work (2018 - 2025)

• Ranking Arizona’s Best Workplace Culture (2019 - 2025)

• 2022 Best in Business

• Inc. 5000 (2021)

THE POSITION
The Purchasing Assistant will manage the acquisition of goods and services, oversees fleet and tools management, sources and evaluates suppliers, negotiates contracts, and handles purchase orders. Building supplier relationships, monitor inventory, ensure compliance, and seek cost-saving opportunities. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and time management skills, along with knowledge of electrical materials and equipment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Purchase Orders: Create and manage purchase orders.

• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels.

• Fleet management, Asset protection, and maintenance

• Tools management, Asset protection, and maintenance

• Sourcing Suppliers: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.

• Negotiating Contracts: Secure favorable terms and conditions.

• Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and regulations.

• Cost Management: Seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

• Market Research: Stay informed about market trends and changes.

• Driver/Driving Assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field is a plus

• Experience with Microsoft office products like SharePoint, excel and Outlook, preferred

• Relevant certifications such as CPSM, CPP, or similar credentials preferred

• Strong understanding of electrical materials, equipment, and procedures.

• Ability to lift, pull or push to 50 lbs.

• Effectively negotiate terms and secure cost savings.

• Assess supplier performance and analyze market trends.

• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills

• Vehicle mechanical knowledge is a plus

Base Salary ranging from $50,000 - $60,000

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Industry-leading pay and discretionary incentive plan

• Generous benefits - including one health insurance plan at $0 cost to the employee only

• 401k with 6% company match, 100% vested at 6 months

• Vacation / PTO starting at 3 weeks per year

• Paid holidays - beginning immediately

• Fun, employee-oriented culture

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Stable, long-term career - not just another job

• Tools you need to succeed - technology, training, support

• Yearly boot voucher

OUR CORE VALUES

Community, Dependability, Innovation, Positivity, Quality, and Safety

BRING YOUR FRIENDS

Earn up to $1,500 bonus for every person you bring to work for CSE. There is no limit to the amount you can earn!

SIGN ON BONUS:

• Electrical Foreman - $3,000.

• Leadman Electrician – $2,000.

• Journeymen Electrician - $1,500.

You can visit our website and learn more about what we do! https://canyonstateelectric.com/

Pre-Employment Screening:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which is one of the conditions of employment. For certain roles, a credit check may also be required, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Canyon State Electric provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.