Commodity Category Specialist

Crescent Electric Supply Company • Columbus, OH • 1h ago

As a Commodity Category Specialist at Crescent Electric, you will quote commodity material based on requests and inquiries as submitted by customers. In this role, you will also quote miscellaneous items such as floor boxes, cable trays, and other items requested by the customer. Primary Duties: Taking a bill of material for commodity materials and creating a complete and professional quotation using a computer Interact with electrical contractors, engineers, architects, and owners to recommend products to be used on all @types of construction projects (locally) Negotiate pricing with manufacturers and customers. Act as a source of technical expertise within the branch. Collect and analyze commodity data trends to determine patterns of success or failure. Qualifications: A high school diploma or general education degree (GED), at least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A two-year trade school or four-year college degree is strongly recommended. Product and application knowledge and an understanding of the bid process. Background in wholesale electrical distribution or electrical contracting is beneficial. Valid Driver's License, with the ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5% overnight travel as needed) Individuals must possess strong computer skills. Must have the ability to work quickly and accurately under severe time constraints and pressure. Physical Demands: Occasional standing and walking. Frequent sitting and use of hands/fingers. Lifting to 25 pounds is occasionally needed. Vision Requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

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Total Rewards and Benefits Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms. Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods. Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO). Company-paid holidays. Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage. Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company's 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment. Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance. Crescent is transforming and we are on a missionto power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a visionof uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together. Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in