Electrical Purchasing Agent – Anchorage, AK

IBidElectric LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Contractor Network in Anchorage, AK is seeking an experienced Electrical Purchasing Agent to own procurement for electrical construction projects, manage vendor relations, and support safe, on-time execution. The role requires 4–10+ years in electrical purchasing or related fields, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate major equipment.

This is an on-site role with a competitive pay package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Electrical construction purchasing or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, manufacturers, and distribution channels.
• Ability to analyze quotations, specifications, terms, and delivery requirements.
• ERP or purchasing system experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electrical materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations, lead times, terms, and scope compliance.
• Coordinate switchgear, transformers, generators, lighting, wire, and other major packages.
• Maintain buyout logs, purchase orders, delivery schedules, and procurement reporting.
• Validate budgets, quantities, substitutions, and approved manufacturers with project teams.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, freight, escalation exposure, and delivery commitments.
• Identify supply-chain risks and develop alternate sourcing strategies.
• Maintain supplier relationships and support closeout.

Skills

Electrical procurement

Vendor negotiation

Budget analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Electrical Purchasing Agent Opportunity

A confidential electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Purchasing Agent for its Anchorage, AK market. This opportunity is intended for a proven electrical construction professional who can take ownership of procurement responsibilities while supporting safe execution, strong customer service, disciplined project controls, and profitable growth. The successful candidate will combine practical electrical construction knowledge with sound judgment, organization, communication, and leadership.

Experience

4–10+ years of electrical construction procurement, purchasing, supply-chain, estimating, or project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electrical materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations, lead times, commercial terms, and scope compliance.
• Coordinate switchgear, transformers, generators, lighting, wire, cable, and other major packages.
• Maintain buyout logs, purchase orders, delivery schedules, and procurement reporting.
• Validate budgets, quantities, substitutions, and approved manufacturers with project teams.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, freight, escalation exposure, and delivery commitments.
• Identify supply-chain risks and develop alternate sourcing strategies.
• Maintain supplier relationships and support closeout.

Qualifications

• Electrical construction purchasing, procurement, estimating, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, manufacturers, and distribution channels.
• Ability to analyze quotations, specifications, commercial terms, and delivery requirements.
• Strong negotiation, organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• ERP or purchasing system experience is beneficial.
• Long-lead electrical equipment procurement knowledge is highly valuable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation — salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance where offered.
• 401(k) or retirement plan with employer matching where applicable.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities where applicable.
• Life and disability insurance options where offered.
• Professional development and continuing training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities within electrical construction and leadership.

Salary: Negotiable

Company: Contractor Network

Location: Anchorage, AK