Sr Purchasing Asst

Overview:

Who We Are

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $60,460 to $67,178, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of Position

The Sr. Purchasing Assistant is responsible for the daily procurement activities of equipment and related installation materials for HVAC, boilers, water heaters, generators, electrical and light commercial business lines. This position will work closely with vendors and install business units in person and via phone/ e-mail to coordinate and obtain necessary material including special order items as needed.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

- Execute procurement duties for ordering equipment and installation materials and for ordering parts and materials for the Customer Service division.

- Report to the Commercial Service Manager team on all quoted commercial service related materials.

- Handle day to day reordering functions on a model specific basis to support requisition requests from sales and installation units.

- Interact with suppliers daily to ensure equipment and materials are delivered same day or next day as needed and maintain records for all orders processed while obtaining vendor confirmations.

- Monitor material costs and proactively seek competitive quotes from multiple suppliers and provide feedback to the Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, and General Manager of Operations Support as needed.

- Provide weekly stock orders for installation locations in territory including Frederick (MTA).

- Assist in achieving procurement strategy, goals, and objectives for material costs and margins.

- Act as a liaison between vendors, product suppliers, and manufacturers in support of the sales and installation divisions.

- Work with the Finance unit to research and resolve invoice discrepancies.

- Execute month end reports using Great Plains and Excel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

- 3 years of job-related work experience

- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and commercial installation products and related procurement processes

- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with suppliers, management, and internal personnel

- Willing and available to work overtime when required

- Proven ability to learn procurement systems and processes supported by general knowledge of company operations

- Proven ability to discuss technical requirements and confirm accurate purchase of equipment and related materials

- Demonstrated ability to use Great Plains and CRM data to manage installation order purchasing

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of work experience in the service industry with responsibility for parts procurement