Purchasing Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Position Summary:

Under close supervision, supports the activities of the Purchasing and Logistics department.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services for projects, equipment, tools, parts and supplies
• Keep information accessible by filing documents in an organized manner
• Suggest cost saving ideas
• Ensure adherence to the company’s documented purchasing processes
• Issue and manage purchase orders for approved requisitions, supporting a variety of departments
• Partner with Accounts Payable in setting up new vendors and resolving invoicing issues as they pertain to purchasing
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy of costs and accounting codes through strong attention to detail
• Acquire and manage permits and equipment rentals
• Perform evaluation of open commitments to effectively close open projects
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed
• Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

What You Will Need to be Successful

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
• Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
• Positive attitude, and interest in learning
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel & Word

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Long Term Disability

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*Prime Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Prime hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.