Purchasing Associate

The Purchasing Associate works to help transform Clark’s approach to the purchasing of indirect spend each year. The person in this role will help ensure Clark is strategically selecting vendors, negotiating pricing, and procuring commodities at the right time for the right cost across all regions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to the Jobsites to reduce inefficiencies. This may include:
  • Entering and reviewing requisitions for goods or services
  • Confirming delivery dates and locations
  • Checking on order statuses
  • Coordinating emergency requests
  • Redirecting requests based on commodity to appropriate person
• Review daily Pending Manual Purchase Order report and work with Supplier
• Management Coordinator to resolve any contact vendor contact information issues
• Train end users on how to utilize the procurement system to purchase via catalogs, order lists, and preferred vendors
• Work with preferred suppliers to improve communication of order confirmations and tracking information
• Communicate and work with Supplier Management Coordinator to ensure catalog prices are up to date
• Work with Accounts Payable department directly to resolve outstanding invoice issues related to Purchase Orders
• Assist jobs in cleaning up discrepancies on their Received not Invoiced reports
• Manage and promote relationships with preferred suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Utilize the procurement system (Coupa) for all above mentioned processes

Skills:

• Highly Proficient in use of Coupa
• Impeccable customer service skills
• Self-disciplined, and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively toward a future vision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

The Physical Side of the Role: Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. 

C3M Power Systems, LLC, is a full-service electrical contractor with the experience and capabilities to construct, rehabilitate, and maintain electrical and special systems for railways, airports, highways and utilities nationwide. C3M’s skilled group of professionals bring to each project a depth of project experience and technical expertise that results in award-winning solutions and long-term reliability for even the most complex projects.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $60,000-$75,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience