Purchasing Agent

RK Industries, LLC•Aurora, CO

144d

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent is a key member of our Supply Chain team, responsible for sourcing and procuring electrical-related materials that support our Mission Critical, Electrical, and Energy projects. From evaluating competitive vendor pricing and service to negotiating contracts and managing purchase orders, this role ensures that every project has the right materials, delivered on time and at the best value. You’ll work closely with project teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to track back orders, manage submittals, and maintain compliance with contract and company standards. Your ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining accurate records and vendor relationships directly impacts project profitability and success. Purchasing Agents are valued for their attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and commitment to operational excellence. Their work keeps supply chains efficient and projects moving forward, making them an essential part of delivering high-performance electrical and energy solutions. Self. Made. at RK At RK, Self. Made. isn’t a tagline, it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters. RK Company Overview RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set. With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader. Position Summary Purchasing evaluates competitive vendor pricing, service, and product availability to procure material and equipment as requisitioned. The Purchasing Agent will procure the required material and equipment for all projects and shop operations in an ethical, value-conscious, timely and organized fashion.

Requirements

College/University graduate with 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
Liaison to groups within and outside of his/her organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his/her function.

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to present data in a clear, actionable format.
Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.

Responsibilities

Procure multiple prices on orders to ensure the best pricing, delivery, and value on most orders.
Ideally, procuring three bids for all requisitions.
Utilizing spreadsheets for analysis and best purchasing decisions.
Ensure contract compliance for all materials and equipment.
Support project teams with submittals and contract compliance packages.
Meet reasonable timelines to reduce non-productive field product shortages.
Enter purchase orders accurately into Company management systems (Viewpoint).
Line-item identification.
Timely pricing and interface of purchase orders.
Proper identification of materials and accuracy is imperative.
Liaise and rectify purchase order errors or corrections with Accounts Payable.
Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders to allow purchase discounts with vendors.
Negotiate product returns after project completion to minimize all inventories and maximize project profitability.
Relieve yard inventory by running requisitions through Yard Manager to reduce overall Company inventories.
Negotiation of site storage, product releases and any other ideas to reduce material handling.
Track and ensure credits are applied to the account.
Track and manage all back orders to ensure timely delivery of all material and equipment.
Purchase equipment and rough-in materials for projects.
Request and forward submittals to meet deadlines.
Purchase raw materials required for fabrication.
Must have thorough understanding of purchasing process.
Ensure all buying agreements are being followed.
Contact vendors to follow up and expedite purchase order items.
Verify and report on price changes on purchase orders.
Update vendor information files.
Assisting AP with PO to invoice by matching and correcting problems.
Maintain the goal of zero long-term inventories.