Purchasing Agent (Electrical)

Knight Electric, Inc.•Carrollton, TX

3d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent supports procurement operations across electrical construction projects throughout the United States. The role orders and expedites electrical materials and equipment, manages vendor relationships, and ensures job sites receive the right materials on time and at the right cost. It is central to supplying field crews and keeping projects on schedule, requiring negotiation skills, attention to detail, and working knowledge of electrical materials and construction supply chains. The position is based in the Justin, Texas office, with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Work is primarily office-based and involves regular interaction with employees, clients, vendors, and business partners. Travel throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth market and occasionally nationwide may be required. Occasional evening, weekend, or extended hours may be necessary based on business, client, or operational needs. PPE must be worn when visiting jobsites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
At least 3 years of purchasing, material ordering, or procurement experience in the electrical, construction, or related industrial industries.
Working knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and supplies, including conduit, wire, boxes, fittings, and fixtures.
Strong negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills.
Proficiency with procurement or ERP software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple purchase orders and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project managers, field teams, and vendors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company, employee, customer, and business information.
Ability to analyze information, identify problems, evaluate options, and exercise sound independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and operational needs and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods and to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to use a computer, tablet, smartphone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
Ability to respond to emergency service situations, critical customer needs, or extended work hours during peak periods when business demands require.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing or material-ordering experience in commercial retail new construction and remodel projects.
Inside sales background in electrical supply.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Source and place purchase orders for electrical materials, equipment, and supplies to meet project schedules and budgets.
Obtain and analyze competitive quotes for material requisitions.
Negotiate pricing and terms, and coordinate deliveries.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
Build and maintain vendor relationships to secure reliable, cost-effective sources of materials and equipment.
Monitor pricing trends and market conditions and identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
Manage field, receiving, and inventory control, including minimum and maximum stock levels for bulk materials.
Coordinate with site management and laydown yard or warehouse personnel to ensure proper receiving, staging, and storage of materials.
Track order status and delivery dates, expediting shipments as needed to avoid project delays.
Resolve vendor-related quality, billing, delivery, and returns issues.
Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contracts, and ensure purchases comply with company policy.
Partner with project managers and superintendents to understand material requirements and coordinate procurement.
Reconcile invoices, statements, and related expense documentation regularly.
Track and report procurement metrics to support cost control and continuous improvement.
Perform additional purchasing and procurement duties as assigned.