Purchasing Agent

Murray Company; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Medical coverage (company-paid)

Life insurance

Vision and Dental options

Job summary

Murray Company is seeking a Purchasing Agent to secure best pricing and support project buyout on job sites. You will build supplier relationships and coordinate with PMs, estimators, and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers an ESOP, a discretionary bonus program, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience including reading drawings and specs, comparing quotes against budgets, managing lead times and supplier relationships, and processing POs and change orders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience negotiating pricing, freight, terms, and delivery to secure best value within project budgets.
• Ability to plan buyouts around project schedules and long-lead items.
• Manages multiple projects and urgent requests with minimal supervision while collaborating with PMs, estimators, accounting, and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to secure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Partner with project managers, estimators, and field and prefabrication teams to define purchasing needs and specifications.
• Review submittals, drawings, and specifications to confirm materials and equipment meet project requirements.
• Obtain and level vendor quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms to support project buyout.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for major equipment such as chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units
• Track long-lead items, expedite orders, and keep deliveries aligned with the project schedule.
• Coordinate delivery logistics to the jobsite or prefabrication shop, including scheduling, receiving, and resolving shipping issues.
• Support production and installation planning by confirming materials are available when crews and the shop need them.
• Monitor purchased amounts against project budgets and flag variances to the project team.
• Stay current on market trends, pricing, new products, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Project coordination

MS Office

Reading drawings & specs

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Job-cost system

Job description

Come grow with us...

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.

Position Summary

Purchasing Agents at Murray Company play an integral role in the success of our clients, customers and team members, and the overall project. This position is responsible for purchasing goods and services in support of our jobsites. It is the Purchasing Agent's responsibility to ensure the company is afforded the best pricing available to aid the company in a successful, safe and profitable business. The ideal candidate for this position will be a skilled negotiator and strong communicator with internal and external partners, and requires strong attention to detail to ensure the right products at the right time for the best price.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to secure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Partner with project managers, estimators, and field and prefabrication teams to define purchasing needs and specifications.
• Review submittals, drawings, and specifications to confirm materials and equipment meet project requirements.
• Obtain and level vendor quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms to support project buyout.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for major equipment such as chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units
• Track long-lead items, expedite orders, and keep deliveries aligned with the project schedule.
• Coordinate delivery logistics to the jobsite or prefabrication shop, including scheduling, receiving, and resolving shipping issues.
• Support production and installation planning by confirming materials are available when crews and the shop need them.
• Monitor purchased amounts against project budgets and flag variances to the project team.
• Stay current on market trends, pricing, new products, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of purchasing experience including reading drawings and specs, comparing vendor quotes against takeoffs and budgets, managing lead times and supplier relationships, and processing POs and change orders in a job-cost system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience negotiating pricing, freight, terms, and delivery with suppliers to secure the best value within project budgets.
• Ability to plan buyouts around project schedules and long-lead items.
• Manages multiple projects and urgent requests at once, prioritizing by schedule and cost impact.
• Works with minimal supervision while collaborating with PMs, estimators, accounting, and field personnel.

Preferred

• Purchasing experience in construction. Experience in the HVAC, mechanical and/or plumbing industry a plus.
• Experience with construction project delivery methods.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.

Compensation

$35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.

Work Authorization

Murray Company is not sponsoring employment-based visas at this time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.