Project Estimation & Purchasing Administrator - Enercept Inc.

Job Title:  Project Estimation and Purchasing Administrator

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

NO NIGHTS/WEEKENDS

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Summary: 
The Project Estimation and Purchasing Administrator is a non-exempt ON-SITE position and will take ownership of the day-to-day responsibilities of purchasing materials and pricing of Enercept’s projects.  This position will be responsible for managing inventory levels and supplies related to production schedules while meeting quality, cost, on-time delivery requirements. This is in association with preparing precise cost estimates on projects for customers, dealers and builders in a timely manner to support the sales process. In association with estimating, good communication is required to relay information and answer questions that may arise. 

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Other duties may be assigned including cross-training and/or working in other departments. 

Estimator Duties: 

• Knowledge of building and construction techniques and requirements.

• Knowledge of building codes, engineering information, and technical data such as load charts.

• Knowledge of SIP manufacturing and the materials used in the manufacturing process.

• Analyze drawings and other documentation to prepare cost estimates.

• Assist with calls from customers or dealer/builders as needed.

• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors to assure accuracy.

• Informs immediate supervisor of any inaccuracies.

• Keep and up-to-date pricing spreadsheet which reflects current and indirect cost.

• Complete and save pricing worksheets to determine the price for panel system and accessory items from plans or sketches supplied by Regional Sales Managers or customer.

• Follow approved estimating practices consistent with company procedures.

• Provides complete and accurate estimates or proposals for each project.

• Utilizes Microsoft Office programs to help complete cost estimates and proposals.

Purchasing Administrator Duties:

• Build and maintain a positive rapport with current and new suppliers.  Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers.

• Negotiate the best supplier terms, pricing, and delivery based on specific budget and production schedule requirements. Develop new supply sources.

• Buy all inventory items in a timely fashion. Have an awareness of transportation issues regarding deliveries.

• Responsible for issuing Purchase Orders for all materials. 

• Balance cost of material with quality of material, quality first.

• Forecast materials, establish, and maintain re-order minimum and maximums of all materials.

• Stay updated on current cost of OSB and lumber daily, to include lead times for delivery of these materials.

• Work with drafting to track special materials needed.  Source special materials in a timely fashion to meet production needs.

• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile physical inventory records to ensure inventory accuracy.

Job Specific Competencies and Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:  Associate or bachelor’s degree or practical experience in Estimating, Material Management and/or Procurement, 3-5 years previous purchasing experience, 3 years of lumber and construction/manufacturing is preferred. Must be able to precisely read and understand drawings.  Experience with Excel and Word.

Skills:  Proficient with Office programs, self-directed, exceptional organization, effective communication skills, detail-oriented, mathematic skills, superior customer service skills, negotiation skills, teamwork mentality, willingness to learn, ability to take initiative to resolve issues, attention to detail.