Purchasing Agent

International Executive Service Corps; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Benefits

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, seeks a Purchasing Agent to coordinate pricing, procurement, and vendor relations for electrical utility construction materials. You will partner with estimating and project teams to ensure cost-effective purchases and timely material delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of building supplier relationships. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in electrical utility, industrial/construction materials or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of current purchasing practices and systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimating to price project estimates.
• Prepare submittal documents for material and equipment approval.
• Purchase materials meeting project specs, schedules, and budgets.
• Negotiate with vendors on pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Track actual material costs against budgets and expedite shipments.
• Update estimating software and procurement records.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to verify invoices.
• Manage returns of excess or surplus materials.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Purchasing Agent

We are looking for a talented Purchasing Agent that has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for coordinating the activities involved with the pricing of estimates and the purchasing of materials in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the estimating department to develop pricing for project estimates
• Collaborate with project management to prepare submittal documents for material and equipment approval
• Purchase materials that meet project specifications, schedules, and budget requirements
• Negotiate with vendors on pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
• Track and manage actual material costs against estimated budgets
• Expedite material shipments to keep construction schedules on track
• Maintain and update estimating software and procurement records
• Partner with Accounts Payable to verify invoice accuracy
• Coordinate the return of excess or surplus materials

What You’ll Bring

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in electrical utility, industrial/commercial materials, or equivalent related experience
• Strong ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of current purchasing practices and systems
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication, organizational, presentation, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and JD Edwards
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred

What You’ll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability