Electrical Purchasing Lead – Materials & Cost Control

Knight Electric, Inc.; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Knight Electric, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Agent to support procurement across electrical construction projects in the US. You will source and expedit materials, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries to job sites, including our Justin, TX office.

The role requires strong negotiation, meticulous attention to detail, and solid knowledge of electrical materials and construction supply chains. This is a full-time position with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• 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, terms, and coordinate deliveries.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships for reliable, cost-effective sources.
• Track pricing trends and market conditions; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure purchases comply with company policy.
• Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to understand material requirements.
• Reconcile invoices/statements and related expense documentation.

Responsibilities

• Source and place purchase orders for electrical materials, equipment, and supplies (conduit, wire, boxes, fittings, fixtures, shop supplies, etc.) to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Obtain and analyze competitive quotes for material requisitions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and coordinate deliveries.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new supplier.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable, cost-effective sources of materials and equipment.
• Monitor pricing trends and market conditions; identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage field, receiving and inventory control, including maintaining minimum/maximum stock levels on bulk materials.
• Coordinate with site management and laydown yard/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 issues involving quality, billing, delivery, or returns.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contracts; ensure all purchases comply with company policy.
• Partner with project managers and superintendents to understand material requirements and coordinate procurement accordingly.
• Reconcile invoices/statements and related expense documentation on a regular basis.
• Track and report key procurement metrics to support cost control and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional purchasing and procurement duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Excel

ERP software

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Knight Electric, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Agent to support procurement across electrical construction projects in the US. You will source and expedit materials, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries to job sites, including our Justin, TX office.

The role requires strong negotiation, meticulous attention to detail, and solid knowledge of electrical materials and construction supply chains. This is a full-time position with standard M-F hours.