Job Title: Materials Coordinator - Wilmington, NC

MasTec North America, Inc. is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States.

MasTec Utility Services' activities include the installation, maintenance and upgrade of communication and utility infrastructure. Services include but are not limited to communications, electrical, and natural gas distribution infrastructures.

At MasTec you'll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

In addition to the valuable skills gained through training and on-the-job experience: MasTec offers competitive compensation, medical, vision/dental coverage, 401K, and employee stock discounts.

MasTec Utility Services Group is a proud supporter of our U.S. military veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service! Active military, transitioning service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Purpose

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services needed to complete projects. This position supports project management and field operations and while working with vendors, senior management, and personnel from all departments.

Essential Functions
Identify and determine the purchasing needs of the organization. Work with Scoping and Production to forecast demand, evaluate inventory levels, and take orders. Perform cost management to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services. Source materials using knowledge of current inventory levels for needed materials. Create purchase orders using defined purchasing protocols. Assist in the receipt of purchased materials and services and keep detailed records of purchases and stocks. Monitor deliveries and any past due shipments. Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance. Conduct routine supplier business reviews to evaluate supplier performance and compliance. Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma, or equivalent. 2 years of experience. Strong computer and data entry skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Ability to analyze and prepare detailed reporting. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with team members and vendors. Ability to work independently or with others on the team. Ability to be organized, detail oriented, and multi-task. Excellent planning, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Must have a deep understanding and experience with Purchasing Contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years procurement experience. Strong knowledge of Oracle r12 EBS platform and services.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job often operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.