Purchasing Clerk/Grant Coordinator

Location: Gillette, WY

Compensation: $25.00 - $29.00 /hourly, Final wage will be decided within the posted range commensurate with experience.

Visionary Broadband seeks a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Purchasing Clerk/Grant Coordinator. This full-time position will join the team at Visionary Broadband, a division of Visionary Communications, Inc., one of the top service providers in the Rocky Mountain region. The position will be based out of Gillette, WY.

Job Overview:

Visionary Broadband, a successful Internet company, needs an experienced Purchasing Agent/Grant Coordinator in Gillette, WY to help with allocation and reconciliation of materials used in grant projects, and general purchasing activities. This employee would be responsible for assisting the Senior Purchasing Agent in procuring materials and supplies in support of project builds.  Additionally, this employee would serve as the point of contact for all inventory issued to and used in grant projects. The successful candidate will need to be or become familiar with the internet market and demonstrate a strong ability to analyze material need and create purchase orders based on minimum/maximum usage models. This employee must also be able to correlate all materials utilized in grant project construction, their invoices, and communicate directly to accounting regarding cost per project.  This position requires keen attention to detail and accuracy.   We are looking for someone who is eager to be part of the team and propel the entire company toward success.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work directly with the Senior Purchasing Agent to determine need, create purchase orders, and communicate directly with vendors on price, lead time, and delivery dates.
• Monitor and report all materials utilized on grant projects.  Produce invoicing, pricing, and material quantities at all stages of a project to ensure correct reimbursement from government agencies.
• Analyze min/max levels and lead time to create purchase orders for all locations in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and procure all consumable items, janitorial supplies, and items as directed for all locations. 
  • Communicate directly with vendors for the best pricing and material agreements where needed.
  • Monitor, create, and respond to requests from employees for internal material purchases
  • Other tasks as specified.

Qualifications:

A qualified candidate must possess the following skills, or have equivalent experience and/or qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• 3 years of documented purchasing experience, preferably in a corporate setting
• Previous experience with government grants preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools
• Highly analytical and able to process large amounts of raw data
• Strong attention to detail 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated; able to recognize and complete a task with minimal guidance
• A true team player that integrates well with all employees

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, parental status, Pregnancy or maternity status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status or reassignment, veteran's status, political affiliation, age, or disability. Or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or local law. 
Visionary Communications, Inc. is an EEO Employer- Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.