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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Purchasing Agent

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMorrow, GA, USA$60k - $70k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of construction purchasing experience.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical materials.
  • Ability to read project specifications and order materials accordingly.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to become proficient in systems used by Penco Electric.
  • Provide valid, unexpired identification for legal employment in the United States.
  • Have own means of transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
  • Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventory, including warehouse items returned from sites or awaiting installation.
  • Maintain and expand vendor and subcontractor contacts and relationships to source materials and equipment.
  • Negotiate or renegotiate with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
  • Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, including market conditions, price trends, and future markets.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and reputation and history.
  • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with staff, users, and vendors and determine corrective action.
  • Review projects with the project team to establish the scope of work for pricing.
  • Pre-order materials as appropriate before jobs start and coordinate deliveries with the project team.
  • Coordinate long-lead-item deliveries with the project team.
  • Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and trace and follow up on issues.
  • Attend job start-up and regular work-in-progress meetings.
  • Review job-cost summaries with the project manager monthly and at project end.
  • Work closely with accounting, authorize payments, and manage purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping.

About the Company

Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$130K
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2019

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