Commercial electrical purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent — Commercial Construction (Electrical Subcontractor) Position summary Responsible for procuring electrical materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for commercial construction projects. Manages vendor relationships, ensures timely deliveries, controls purchase documentation and inventory, and supports project teams to meet budget, schedule, safety, and quality objectives. Key responsibilities Review Requisitions from the field Fiter through to ensure items on not on a HFR PO. Communicate with field on items with issues. Compile and send out RFQs Write POs to vendors Communicate with vendors and Logistics Manager on items, lead times, deliveries, and back ordered items Include delivery instruction on who the materials/location Manage Hold for Release and coordinate with Project Team on releases. Keep team informed of balance Work alongside the Logistic Manager to ensure that orders are fulfilled and closed. Communicate with Accounting on billing invoices problems to rectify Coordinate with BIM & VDC teams on generating Material Lists from model information Required qualifications Strong knowledge of electrical materials (conduit, fittings, hardware, boxes, wire, etc) Proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc). Effective communication and collaboration with project teams and field personnel. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple projects. Preferred qualifications Experience with inventory control, expediting, and logistics coordination. Familiarity with construction scheduling and cost control processes. 1–2 years purchasing/procurement experience in construction, preferably electrical subcontracting. Key skills and attributes Cost consciousness and analytical mindset Problem-solving and decision-making under time pressure Good interpersonal skills; builds strong superintendent, foreman and vendor relationships Ability to work independently and as part of a project team Strong ethics and compliance orientation Working conditions Office-based with frequent communication with jobsite personnel. Performance metrics (examples) On-time delivery rate PO accuracy and cycle time Benefits include: Blue Cross Blue Shield/Including Dental Life Insurance (paid for by MEC) Vision Insurance Supplemental Benefits 401K Paid Vacation #INDSJ

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