Purchasing Agent - Construction

About the role

We are a growing company with a very healthy book of business and several years’ worth of projects lined up for the future. We offer great benefits, a healthy workplace and work/life balance, and great pay.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities for construction projects, from identifying material needs through order placement and delivery.
• Source electrical materials, equipment, and supplies from qualified vendors while following established purchasing practices.
• Prepare and release purchase orders based on project scope, material requirements, quantities, specifications, and requested delivery dates.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager to review, maintain, and expand the company’s preferred supplier network.
• Gather material lists, quantity information, BOMs, take-offs, and requisitions from project managers and field supervision.
• Request, compare, and evaluate supplier pricing to support competitive and cost-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding delivery timing, staging, and storage requirements to support project schedules and minimize unnecessary costs.
• Review orders carefully for accuracy, including quantities, product descriptions, specifications, pricing, and expected delivery dates.
• Partner with the logistics team to track outstanding materials and resolve shortages, backorders, shipping delays, or other supply issues.
• Keep purchasing documentation organized and current, including orders, supplier information, agreements, quotes, and related correspondence.
• Communicate regularly with field personnel, project management, accounting, and other internal teams to ensure purchasing activity aligns with project requirements.
• Assist with initiatives designed to improve procurement workflows, supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Conduct purchasing activities in accordance with company procedures, ethical expectations, and applicable internal controls.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and consistent follow-through.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within the electrical construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; advanced comfort working with spreadsheets is important.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with vendor representatives and supplier contacts.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously.
• Goal-oriented approach with an emphasis on timely execution, accuracy, and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Comfortable communicating with both field and office personnel to resolve material and purchasing issues.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance premium for employees
• 401K
• Long-term disability insurance
• HSA
• Paid Vacation, personal time, sick time, and holidays
• Referral Program
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$74,000 - $86,000 per year

Schedule

The position may be based out of either of the company’s two office locations in Santa Ana, CA or Northridge, CA. Available schedules include: 6:00 AM–3:00 PM, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. All schedules include a one‑hour lunch period.