Purchasing Assistant

Hunt Electric

. Support operations for the growing Baer Manufacturing division .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $54,272 - $74,752 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in purchasing operations, vendor management, and procurement documentation while effectively collaborating with team members and addressing operational challenges. Capable of utilizing specialized purchasing software and ERP systems to support material orders and improve processes.

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Purchasing SupportVendor ManagementSpectrum ERPRemarcable SoftwareProcurement Documentation

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order GenerationSubcontract ManagementInventory ManagementData AnalysisElectrical Industry Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCollaborationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookSpectrum ERPRemarcable

Industry Keywords

Electrical IndustryVendor RelationsProcurementSOPsCOIs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operations for the growing Baer Manufacturing division
Purchase materials and equipment in partnership with procurement team members and vendors
Enter purchase order information and generate purchase orders to vendors via Remarcable
Generate subcontracts and subcontract change orders
Create and track subcontract documents, including COIs, signed contracts, and lien waivers
Create and manage vendor information in Spectrum ERP and Remarcable
Update and maintain procurement documentation, including vendor forms, W9s, certificates, and SOPs
Import and export purchase orders between Remarcable and Spectrum
Support Buyers, Senior Buyers, and Purchasing Managers with daily tasks and special projects
Track material orders and expedite shipments
Work with Accounts Payable to address accounting-related issues
Identify process improvements and contribute to developing and documenting best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/Equivalent
1-3 years of experience supporting purchasing, inventory management, vendor relations, or related experience
Knowledge of electrical industry, equipment, supplies and materials preferred
Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to learn specialized purchasing software and ERP systems
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to address and resolve minor problems and escalate complex problems
Adaptability to changing priorities and a flexible, collaborative work style
Ability to analyze information and make decisions based on department and company objectives
Demonstrated success building effective relationships with immediate team members and other departments
Ability to lift files and open file cabinets; occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
College or Vocational Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and families
Cash benefit for opting out of insurance
401(k) match
Profit sharing
ESOP employee ownership
Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions
3+ weeks PTO to start
Paid holidays
Sick time
Flexible hybrid schedules for many positions
Internal learning and development
Multiple Employee Resource Groups
Family-friendly work events
Community volunteering opportunities