Material Coordinator (Electrical)

About the role

Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on Commercial/Retail new construction and re‑modernization. Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others. We were recently named to the DFW Fastest 50 growth companies for 2025. Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta). Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for support and procurement operations across our electrical construction projects across the US. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for ordering and expediting electrical materials and equipment, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring job sites have the right materials on time and at the right cost. The Purchasing Agent role is central to keeping field crews supplied and projects running on schedule, and calls for strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a solid working knowledge of electrical materials and construction supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Source and place purchase orders for electrical materials, equipment, and supplies (conduit, wire, boxes, fittings, fixtures, shop supplies, etc.) to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Obtain and analyze competitive quotes for material requisitions. Negotiate pricing, terms, and coordinate deliveries.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new supplier.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable, cost‑effective sources of materials and equipment.
• Monitor pricing trends and market conditions; identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities.
• Manage field, receiving and inventory control, including maintaining minimum/maximum stock levels on bulk materials.
• Coordinate with site management and laydown yard/warehouse personnel to ensure proper receiving, staging, and storage of materials.
• Track order status and delivery dates, expediting shipments as needed to avoid project delays.
• Resolve vendor‑related issues involving quality, billing, delivery, or returns.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contracts; ensure all purchases comply with company policy.
• Partner with project managers and superintendents to understand material requirements and coordinate procurement accordingly.
• Reconcile invoices/statements and related expense documentation on a regular basis.
• Track and report key procurement metrics to support cost control and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional purchasing and procurement duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license.
• 3+ years of purchasing, material ordering or procurement experience within the electrical, construction, or industrial related industries.
• Working knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and supplies (conduit, wire, boxes, fittings, fixtures, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and