Purchasing Assistant - Industrial
 M.J. Electric, LLC | |
paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
 Jun 25, 2026 | |
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About Us For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs. MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do. We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career. About this Role - Purchasing Assistant We are looking for a talented Purchasing Assistant that has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for supporting the activities involved with the pricing of estimates and the purchasing of materials in the most cost effective and efficient manner. What You'll Do - Assists with the selection and purchase of materials - Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule - Assists with the setup of annual blanket purchase orders - Updates and maintains procurement records - Assists with the tracking of actual material costs versus estimated dollars - Works closely with Accounts Payable to ensure accuracy of invoices - Approving TAP (Transform AP) invoices in a timely manner - Assist in the returning of excess materials - Works with project management to procure materials at the correct cost and in a timely manner - Maintain and update supplier diversity certificates - Setup hotel direct billing accounts - Department Expense PO entry - Setup new suppliers and maintain supplier records - Assist with supplier inquiries about payment/terms - Other duties as assigned What You'll Bring - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines - Good negotiating and interpersonal skills - Proven administrative, communication, organizational, presentation and analytical skills - Skill in preparing and maintaining procurements records - Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and JD Edwards - High School Diploma: Bachelor's Degree in business or related field preferred; or equivalent experience will be considered. - 1-3 years of purchasing or material procurement experience is preferred. What You'll Get - 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth) - Paid Holidays and PTO - Medical, Dental, and Vision - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Savings Account - Accident Insurance - Hospital Indemnity Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - LifeLock Identity Theft Protection - Employee Discounts - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability For more benefit details click here! | |