Materials Logistics & Purchasing
Connected TechnologyMaterials & Purchasing Coordinator Connected Technology is looking for a highly organized, dependable, and resourceful Materials & Purchasing Coordinator to help keep our electricians and project teams supplied and productive. This position will begin part-time while you train and learn our systems, materials, vendors, and processes. We expect the position to quickly grow into a full-time role as you become comfortable with the responsibilities and take ownership of the position. Benefits are available for full time employees. This is not simply a warehouse position. You will review upcoming jobs, evaluate material requirements, purchase and source materials, coordinate with vendors, pick up and deliver materials, and maintain our small warehouse. The goal is simple: make sure our technicians have the right materials, in the right place, at the right time. You will work closely with the owner, project managers, office staff, and field technicians to anticipate material needs and solve problems before they affect a job. The right person will be comfortable making purchasing decisions, communicating with vendors, learning electrical products, supporting technicians in the field, and occasionally jumping in the vehicle to pick up or deliver whatever is needed. What You Will DoMaterials Planning & Job Support Review upcoming electrical, EV charger, solar, battery, HVAC, and other projects to determine material requirements Work with project managers, technicians, estimators, and management to confirm job-specific material needs Prepare materials for upcoming jobs Identify missing or unusual materials before the installation date Help technicians solve material and equipment issues that arise in the field Coordinate last-minute material needs when job conditions change Follow through to make sure materials are ready before crews arrive Purchasing & Vendor Management Purchase electrical equipment, parts, and job materials Obtain pricing and availability from multiple suppliers when appropriate Make good purchasing decisions considering price, availability, quality, and timing Develop and maintain strong relationships with our vendors and supply houses Place orders and track outstanding purchases Coordinate special-order materials Identify alternative products when preferred materials are unavailable Help manage returns, credits, warranty items, and unused materials Look for opportunities to reduce material costs without sacrificing quality Warehouse & Inventory Maintain an organized, clean, and functional small warehouse Receive incoming materials and deliveries Organize materials by job and/or inventory location Maintain appropriate levels of commonly used materials Identify inventory shortages before they become problems Help prevent unnecessary duplicate purchases Maintain accountability for company materials, tools, and equipment Assist with periodic inventory counts Pickup & Delivery Pick up materials from electrical supply houses and other vendors Deliver materials to technicians and active job sites Coordinate deliveries based on job schedules and field priorities Respond when technicians need additional or unexpected materials Safely load, transport, and unload materials and equipment What We Are Looking For This position requires someone who can think, not simply follow a shopping list. You should be able to look at a job, understand what is likely to be needed, ask questions when something does not make sense, and take ownership of getting the materials ready. We are looking for someone who: Is highly organized Has good judgment and problem-solving skills Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion Works well independently but enjoys being part of a team Can prioritize when several technicians need assistance at the same time Communicates well with technicians, office staff, management, and vendors Is comfortable making purchasing decisions Pays attention to cost without allowing small savings to create large f…