Construction Procurement Agent

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Procurement Agent / Purchasing Clerk to support procurement operations and project cost management.

The role focuses on vendor negotiations, material sourcing, and budget tracking, collaborating with project managers, finance teams, and field personnel to ensure timely material delivery and alignment with budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or construction materials management.
• Knowledge of construction procurement processes, materials, and industry best practices.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build productive supplier relationships.
• Experience performing cost analysis, budget tracking, and expense management.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with purchasing systems, Microsoft Office, and data tracking tools.
• Ability to work onsite in San Jose, CA; must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing solutions
• Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and project-related supplies; develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products and reliable delivery schedules
• Analyze pricing trends and identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs and improve efficiencies
• Partner with project managers and finance teams to support budgeting and cost-control initiatives
• Monitor project expenditures and assist with reporting cost variances and procurement metrics
• Resolve purchase order, invoice, and vendor discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, vendor information, and procurement activities

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Construction materials

Vendor relations

Cost analysis

Budget tracking

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Data tracking

Onsite work

Work authorization

Job description

Job Title: Construction Procurement Agent / Purchasing Clerk (Construction Industry)

Location: San Jose, CA

Schedule: Full-time

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

A growing construction organization in the San Jose metro area is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Procurement Agent / Purchasing Clerk to support purchasing operations and project cost management. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with construction industry experience who excels at vendor negotiations, material sourcing, and budget tracking. Working closely with project managers, finance teams, and field personnel, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials are procured efficiently, delivered on time, and aligned with project budgets. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact construction projects while gaining valuable long-term career experience.

Duties

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing solutions


• Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and project-related suppliesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products and reliable delivery schedules


• Analyze pricing trends and identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs and improve efficiencies


• Partner with project managers and finance teams to support budgeting and cost-control initiatives


• Monitor project expenditures and assist with reporting cost variances and procurement metrics


• Resolve purchase order, invoice, and vendor discrepancies in a timely manner


• Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, vendor information, and procurement activities

Requirements

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or construction materials management


• Knowledge of construction procurement processes, materials, and industry best practices


• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build productive supplier relationships


• Experience performing cost analysis, budget tracking, and expense management


• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy


• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment


• Proficiency with purchasing systems, Microsoft Office, and data tracking tools


• Ability to work onsite in San Jose, CA


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.