Electrical Construction Purchasing Pro — Great Benefits

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Long-term disability

HSA

Paid vacation and holidays

Referral program

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with electrical construction experience for material acquisition across active projects. You will coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities, source materials from qualified vendors, and ensure timely delivery with cost controls.

The role requires at least 2+ years of purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to collaborate with field teams and management. Excellent benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within the electrical construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; advanced comfort working with spreadsheets is important.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with vendor representatives and supplier contacts.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously.
• Goal-oriented approach with an emphasis on timely execution, accuracy, and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Comfortable communicating with both field and office personnel to resolve material and purchasing issues.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities for construction projects, from identifying material needs through order placement and delivery.
• Source electrical materials, equipment, and supplies from qualified vendors while following established purchasing practices.
• Prepare and release purchase orders based on project scope, material requirements, quantities, specifications, and requested delivery dates.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager to review, maintain, and expand the company’s preferred supplier network.
• Gather material lists, quantity information, BOMs, take-offs, and requisitions from project managers and field supervision.
• Request, compare, and evaluate supplier pricing to support competitive and cost-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding delivery timing, staging, and storage requirements to support project schedules and minimize unnecessary costs.
• Review orders carefully for accuracy, including quantities, product descriptions, specifications, pricing, and expected delivery dates.
• Partner with the logistics team to track outstanding materials and resolve shortages, backorders, shipping delays, or other supply issues.
• Keep purchasing documentation organized and current, including orders, supplier information, agreements, quotes, and related correspondence.
• Communicate regularly with field personnel, project management, accounting, and other internal teams to ensure purchasing activity aligns with project requirements.
• Assist with initiatives designed to improve procurement workflows, supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Conduct purchasing activities in accordance with company procedures, ethical expectations, and applicable internal controls.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and consistent follow-through.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor relationships

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with electrical construction experience for material acquisition across active projects. You will coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities, source materials from qualified vendors, and ensure timely delivery with cost controls.

The role requires at least 2+ years of purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to collaborate with field teams and management. Excellent benefits and competitive pay are offered.