Purchasing Agent
Core
Own material buying and tracking from quote through delivery for commercial and federal electrical projects, supporting project managers and field crews.
Role type
Purchasing Agent (Construction/Electrical)
Builds
Material procurement and logistics for electrical construction projects
Domain
Construction / Electrical
Required skills
quote comparison, order placement, budget variance tracking, order status monitoring, supplier relationship management, invoice reconciliation, RFIs and change order pricing support
Preferred skills
DC-area electrical distributor relationships, field electrician background, federal/government project purchasing experience, construction project management software proficiency, electrical drawing interpretation
Technologies
BuildOps, Excel, ERP software
Responsibilities
Request and compare quotes from supply houses and manufacturers, place orders, buy against project budgets and estimates, track orders and lead times, coordinate submittals and deliveries with the field, reconcile packing slips and invoices against POs, support PMs with project admin including RFIs and change order pricing
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior