Electrical Construction Purchasing Pro - Great Benefits

Australia-Employment; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K

Long-term disability insurance

HSA

Paid vacation/personal/sick/holidays

Referral program

Top employer reputation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with a background in electrical construction to support material procurement on active projects in Santa Ana, CA. This on-site, permanent role coordinates purchasing activities, works with suppliers, and ensures timely availability of materials.

Responsibilities include evaluating supplier pricing, maintaining supplier networks, coordinating delivery, and ensuring accuracy of orders while upholding cost controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within the electrical construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; advanced comfort with spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with vendor representatives.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously.
• Goal-oriented with emphasis on timely execution, accuracy, and cost-conscious decisions.

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 following established purchasing practices.
• Prepare and release purchase orders based on project scope, material requirements, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Maintain and expand the company’s preferred supplier network in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager.
• Gather material lists, quantities, BOMs, take-offs, and requisitions from project managers and field supervision.
• Evaluate supplier pricing to support cost-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors on delivery timing, staging, and storage to support project schedules.
• Ensure order accuracy and track delivery dates.
• Collaborate with logistics to resolve shortages and shipping delays.
• Keep purchasing documentation organized and current.
• Communicate with field personnel and internal teams to align purchasing with project requirements.
• Assist with procurement workflow improvements and supplier performance initiatives.
• Adhere to company procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain dependable attendance and follow-through.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Cost control

Multi-project coordination

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with a background in electrical construction to support material procurement on active projects in Santa Ana, CA. This on-site, permanent role coordinates purchasing activities, works with suppliers, and ensures timely availability of materials.

Responsibilities include evaluating supplier pricing, maintaining supplier networks, coordinating delivery, and ensuring accuracy of orders while upholding cost controls.