EMPLOYMENT – JOB LISTING

PURCHASING AND SUPPLY AGENT

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list. In addition, they do not establish an employment contract, as employment with Sierra Tel is always at-will.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for locating and developing sources for materials and parts, including substitute and contingency sources, and maintaining mutually profitable relationships with suppliers.  The position is also responsible to support Warehouse operations, develop consistent purchasing procedures and methods for interfacing with other departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with Engineering Department to perform research and development of new products, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare purchase orders from requisitions received from e-mails.
• Prepare and process bids and quotes for purchases.
• Efficiently process walk-up requests and formal purchase requisitions for materials and supplies.
• Receive incoming freight and parcels and distribute to the appropriate departments.
• Operate a forklift as needed to safely load and unload cable and conduit reels and other materials.
• Process daily receipts and accurately maintain electronic purchase records.
• Track and follow up on all backordered items.
• Assign Inventory to work orders with material assignment slips and return to the requestor in a timely manner.
• Accurately check out and track all equipment.
• Ensure that storeroom stock tracking sheets are completed accurately.
• Perform monthly cycle inventory counts.
• Maintain stock levels in the warehouse and yard. Prepare replenishment orders as needed.
• Maintain warehouse and storerooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of the job.

OTHER RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide all departments with information and procedures regarding purchasing and supply requests.
• Maintain inventory, receiving, and distribution for affiliate companies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is desirable.
• Five years of related purchasing and warehousing experience preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid Class C California driver’s license with a minimum of three years of driving experience.
  
  • Driving experience must have occurred after having passed a traffic laws and signs test.
  • If relocating to California from another state or country, must have, at a minimum, a valid driver’s license issued by the home state equivalent to a California Class C. The employee will be required to obtain a California driver’s license within ten days.
  • Must be insurable via the Company’s standard auto insurance policy procedures.
  • Must be able to obtain Forklift certification within one year of accepting the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of
  
  • Company policies, procedures, products, and services.
  • Outside Plant operations.
• Skill to
  
  • Use standard software programs, including basic Internet operations.
  • Operate and care for light and heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner; apply preventative maintenance principles and methods.
  • Perform basic math calculations.
  • Effectively communicate with coworkers in English, verbally and in writing.
  • Plan and organize multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
  • Analyze and solve problems related to specific job tasks.
• Ability to
  
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding customer and Company information.
  • Calmly and professionally, work with a variety of people and personalities.
  • Project a professional image in conduct, attire, grooming, and manner of speech.
  • Learn additional Company software applications.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision, and use available information to make independent decisions related to specific job duties.
  • Maintain paperwork in a neat, organized manner.
  • Adapt to changes in procedures and responsibilities.
  • Follow instructions completely and accurately.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The employee must be able to reach above and below shoulder-level.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Safety is an integral part of our business and the responsibility for safety extends to every employee.  Your responsibility toward safety at the workplace includes, but is not limited to:

• Proactive involvement in the Company’s Safety Program, including compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Use safe work practices while performing all duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position occasionally works outdoors with exposure to inclement weather.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to diesel and gasoline fumes, airborne particulates, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other hazardous substances.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Because of the use of heavy equipment, hearing protection is advisable and may be required.
• Safety glasses may be required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete the Application for Employment form below. Save the form on your computer and attach it to an email addressed to careers@sierratel.com. It is preferable to include a resume and cover letter with the application.

For questions or additional information, you are welcome to call 559-642-0200.

This position is open until filled.

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