Purchasing Expediter

Job Description

Purchasing Expeditor – Purchasing and Pricing

Who you’ll work with:

Join the powerhouse electrical distributor in the construction industry! At Loeb Electric, we’re more than just a distributor—we are the driving force that keeps innovation illuminated and businesses powered. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to our values:

People: Encouraging the success of our people.

Trust: Building relationships among ourselves, customers, vendors & other partners.

Commitment: Continuously striving to deliver high-quality, measurable results.

Innovation: Providing ideas & solutions for our customers.

What you will be doing as a key player on our dynamic team:

Expediting purchase orders from various suppliers.

Following up on purchase orders in process by confirming and communicating expected delivery dates.

Tracking all information from vendors on estimated shipping dates (ESD) and refreshing information in ERP (Eclipse).

Providing information and follow-up to customer service issues relating to delivery and availability to the sales team.

Notifying the order writer and line manager of any SKUs with extended lead times.

Prioritizing customer requests and expediting over standard ESD updates.

Gathering information from vendors regarding trends and issues related to delivery and providing feedback to the manager.

Working with Purchasing Specialist to understand and execute procurement orders.

Cross training and learning the skills required to buy additional product lines.

Performing administrative tasks and other duties to support purchasing associates as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Experience:

1-2 years of inventory expediting or purchasing experience OR working in an environment completing administrative tasks with deadlines and accuracy.

Core Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong time management skills.

Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while still maintaining attention to detail.

Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Strong mathematical skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

EEO and Accommodations

Loeb Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Loeb Electric also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the selection process—please inform our Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Full-time