Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
Washington D.C.
Professional Services – Talent Solutions /
Full Time /
On-site
Our client is a well-established and locally respected electrical contractor specializing in residential and light commercial services. Known for delivering safe, high-quality work and responsive customer service, they’ve built long-standing trust throughout their community. As they continue to grow, the company is seeking a dedicated Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to support field operations through effective materials management and logistical coordination.
Position Overview:
This is a hands-on, on-site role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in procurement, inventory control, or warehouse logistics, ideally in the trades or service industry. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing, maintaining inventory systems, coordinating deliveries, and supporting both the field and office teams to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Materials Management
- Manage the purchasing of all electrical and associated materials and tools for daily operations. Process orders, arrange the dispatch and delivery of materials. Communicate and negotiate with suppliers to secure orders and purchases at competitive prices.
- Replenish and maintain optimal inventory of stock material.
- Introduce and maintain a new tracking system in the warehouse and in individual vans.
- Order and maintain supply of job accessories (drop cloth, booties, gloves, etc.)
- Track and otherwise control the location of Wilcox Electric tools
- Identify cost-saving methods for materials management.
- Organize and implement material returns on a regular basis.
- Manage Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
- Handle logistics related to vehicle repairs. This involves coordinating with electricians to transfer into a spare vehicle when needed.
- Ensure that electricians perform regular and ongoing vehicle maintenance (oil changes, tire maintenance, etc.)
- Enforce Safety Processes and Procedures
- In coordination with Service Manager, ensure that company staff follow commonly accepted safety standards. Respond to perceived weaknesses and support compliance.
- Operations Support, such as Scheduling/Customer Service
- Provide technical support about electrical work and electrical material to customers and office colleagues.
- Answer phones and schedule electrical service calls.
- Handle other, ad hoc customer service requests & tasks.
- Maintain optimal communication among employees, customers, and management staff to ensure the efficient and professional completion of company operations.
- Assist office colleagues to plan and prepare for scheduled work.
- Promote electricians’ productivity and quality of work throughout the workday. Work independently and/or with other office staff to resolve technical and/or logistical issues pertaining to ongoing electrical jobs.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience in the construction industry, specifically within the electrical field, strongly preferred
- Previous experience in purchasing, inventory control, warehouse logistics, or operations coordination
- Familiarity with electrical materials, tools, and equipment is highly desirable
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with basic computer systems; experience with inventory or scheduling software is a plus
- Dependable, team-oriented, and solutions-focused
- Ability to work on-site and collaborate closely with both field and office teams
$60,000 - $80,000 a year
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