Purchasing Agent
About Us
Rex Moore continues to be powered by amazing employees just like you for over 100 years. Together we are building a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our diverse team of experts spreads to National territories create innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure.
Job Overview
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and expediting materials, equipment, and services to support electrical construction projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Vendors, and Warehouse personnel to ensure materials are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities And Essential Tasks
- Procure materials, equipment, and services in accordance with project requirements and company policies.
- Review purchase requests for accuracy, completeness, and budget compliance.
- Solicit quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with vendors.
- Generate and issue purchase orders while maintaining accurate procurement records.
- Track and expedite material deliveries to ensure project schedules are maintained.
- Cooky with Project Managers, Field Operations, Warehouse, and Accounting to resolve purchasing and delivery issues.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while identifying new supplier opportunities.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and contractual requirements.
- Aid with inventory planning and material availability as needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Purchasing department.
What's in it for You?
We're growing and need people excited about honing their craft and developing their career. If you're ready to push your skill level, learn something new every day, and be part of tomorrow's energy source, join the Rex Moore Family. Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Health Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life and Disability Benefits
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Access to multiple types of training
- Opportunities for Self-development and Career Progression
- Wellness Benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Advancement
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- An exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment.
Compensation
Rex Moore pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.
Work environment
Work is typically performed in an office environment, although they may occasionally visit worksites to observe a project or to meet with clients.
Reporting Structure
Reports to – Supervisors of Construction Services Department – Construction Services
Qualifications
- 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within electrical or commercial construction.
- Experience purchasing construction materials, tools, equipment, or subcontracted services preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and purchase order management.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
- Self-motivated with excellent follow-through.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
- Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
- Required to sit at a desk work station for long periods of time.
- Push, pull, lift, carry at least 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds.
- Occasionally required to walk and stand for short and long periods of time.
- Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read contract documents, analyze data, view a computer monitor, and proof-read documents to identify errors.
- Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
- May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.