Purchasing Agent
About The Position
Purchasing Agents at Murray Company purchase goods and services in support of jobsites. The role helps ensure the company secures the best available pricing and that the right products arrive at the right time, supporting successful, safe, and profitable projects. The ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator and communicator with strong attention to detail who can work with internal and external partners. The Purchasing Agent works with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, project managers, estimators, field teams, and prefabrication teams to define purchasing needs, source and procure materials and equipment, coordinate deliveries, and keep purchasing aligned with project schedules and budgets. The role also monitors market trends and helps ensure materials are available for production and installation.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of purchasing experience, including reading drawings and specifications; comparing vendor quotes against takeoffs and budgets; managing lead times and supplier relationships; and processing purchase orders and change orders in a job-cost system.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Outlook.
- Experience negotiating pricing, freight, terms, and delivery with suppliers to secure the best value within project budgets.
- Ability to plan buyouts around project schedules and long-lead items.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and urgent requests at once, prioritizing by schedule and cost impact.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating with project managers, estimators, accounting, and field personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Purchasing experience in construction.
- Experience in the HVAC, mechanical, and/or plumbing industry.
- Experience with construction project delivery methods.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain supplier, manufacturer, and distributor relationships to secure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
- Partner with project managers, estimators, and field and prefabrication teams to define purchasing needs and specifications.
- Review submittals, drawings, and specifications to confirm materials and equipment meet project requirements.
- Obtain and level vendor quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms to support project buyout.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders for major equipment, including chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units.
- Track long-lead items, expedite orders, and align deliveries with project schedules.
- Coordinate delivery logistics to jobsites or prefabrication shops, including scheduling, receiving, and resolving shipping issues.
- Confirm materials are available when crews and the shop need them to support production and installation planning.
- Monitor purchased amounts against project budgets and flag variances to the project team.
- Stay current on market trends, pricing, new products, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
Benefits
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution.
- Discretionary cash bonus program.
- 401(k) with matching.
- 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee, with up to two-thirds coverage for family.
- Company-provided life insurance.
- Optional vision insurance.
- Optional dental insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
