Buyer / Purchasing Agent

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent to support field operations and project teams by coordinating the timely procurement of materials and services for electrical construction projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes within the COINS system while maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process material and service requests and generate purchase orders (POs)
• Enter and reconcile goods receipts (GRNs)
• Review, approve, and resolve invoice workflow issues in COINS
• Process and track credit memos
• Review open POs to identify incomplete or uncommitted orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and discrepancies
• Collect and evaluate quotes for non-standard materials
• Assist with new vendor setup and vendor record maintenance
• Provide procurement system guidance and support to field teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Construction or electrical industry experience preferred
• Experience working in ERP or procurement systems (COINS preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment