Purchasing Agent

Mid-City Electric • Westerville, OH

11h • $70,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Mid-City Electric, you’re not just joining a company; you’re joining a community that takes pride in building something bigger together. Collaboration, respect, and ownership are at the heart of everything we do (and yes, we mean that literally. We’re 100% employee-owned!). Our people-first culture has earned us recognition as a four-time Top Workplace, but what really sets us apart is how much we invest in our team’s growth, well-being, and success. From day one, you’ll share in our ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and enjoy benefits that make life easier and brighter; like 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, a low-deductible PPO plan, automatic 401(k) contributions, generous PTO (including your birthday off!), and even an on-site fitness center to help you recharge. The modern, welcoming office here reflects the energy and innovation of the people inside it. If you’re ready to join a team where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your career can truly grow, we want to hear from you. PURCHASING AGENT Mid-City Electric is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support small to medium-sized project buyouts and execute procurement strategies in a fast-paced electrical construction environment. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Service, Prefab, and the Purchasing Manager to ensure materials and services are procured accurately, competitively, and on schedule.

Requirements

• Executing project buyouts within budget and schedule requirements
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and service agreements with vendors
• Managing supplier relationships and holding partners accountable for performance
• Collaborating cross-functionally with project managers, field teams, prefab, and service
• Identifying and resolving pricing, delivery, and quality discrepancies
• Planning procurement strategies across multiple concurrent projects
• Maintaining strong communication and ownership from quote through closeout
• 4+ years of procurement experience in electrical construction or a related field (construction sales, warehousing, logistics, project engineering, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and specifications
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications
• Experience executing competitive bid processes and managing buyout logs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with procurement/ERP platforms

Nice To Haves

• Recent electrical construction procurement experience
• Understanding of the submittals process
• Experience with teledata/telecommunications materials
• Familiarity with Viewpoint Spectrum and Remarcable
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to anticipate lead-time risks and market shifts
• Highly organized with excellent follow-through
• Living out Mid-City Electric’s core values in daily decision-making

Responsibilities

• Solicit, review, and award vendor quotes for Service, Small Projects, and Prefab divisions
• Issue purchase orders and service contracts for materials, equipment, tools, consumables, and subcontracted services
• Execute project buyouts within budget and schedule requirements
• Identify multi-project purchasing opportunities and commodity strategies
• Track order confirmations, lead times, and deliveries to ensure specification and schedule compliance
• Resolve pricing, delivery, and quality discrepancies
• Evaluate supplier performance and support approved vendor management
• Maintain buyout logs and ensure adherence to procurement processes
• Support capital purchases and assist with large project bid leveling as needed
• Coordinate with internal teams to align inventory, truck stock, and prefab material planning
• Occasional local travel to jobsites (Central Ohio) with occasional out-of-state travel
• Carry out and support the company’s core values of Exceptional Work Ethic, Always Doing the Right Thing, Customer Service Driven, and Treating Our People Like Family.
• Other duties as assigned to aid in company and professional success.

Benefits

• At Mid-City Electric, we believe in taking care of our people. As a four-time Top Workplace, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions make a difference.
• Salary ranges from $70,000 - $95,000 based on experience level
• Annual bonus potential
• We are 100% employee-owned!
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependent family members
• Medical is a traditional PPO plan with a low deductible of $300
• $45,000 of free life insurance for all employees with the opportunity to purchase more coverage at low group rates
• Short-and long-term disability plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 15 days of PTO in the first year
• Education reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays (including a day for your birthday!)
• Automatic 401(k) contributions of 3% of salary, regardless of individual contribution
• On-site fitness center and training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Financial and health wellness programming
• Fantastic office with great amenities conveniently located in Westerville

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level