Purchasing Agent

Sargent Electric; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support our Lewiston, ME office. You will help ensure materials, equipment, and services are procured accurately, competitively, and on schedule within electrical construction projects.

You will partner with Project Managers, issue purchase orders and change orders, and coordinate with internal teams to keep procurement data and documentation organized. This role emphasizes cost efficiency and timely supply management.

Qualifications

• Strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills are essential.
• Experience using Microsoft Office with emphasis on planning and reporting.
• Familiarity with Vista/Viewpoint or similar project software preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to plan and execute purchasing strategies.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to protect company interests.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals and make recommendations.
• Track and ensure timely receipt of contracts, insurance certificates, and required documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams on equipment and material needs.
• Maintain accurate data in project and cost systems.
• Support cost control and estimating initiatives through accurate reporting and insights.

Skills

Strong organization

Prioritization

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Job description

Sargent Electric Company is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with deep Pittsburgh roots. Since 1907, we’ve grown into one of the region’s largest and most respected firms and are consistently named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Learn more at www.sargentelectric.com.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support our electrical construction projects from our Lewiston, ME office. This role is critical to ensuring materials, equipment, and services are procured accurately, competitively, and on schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with Project Managers to plan and execute purchasing strategies aligned with project estimates and timelines
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to protect company interests
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals and make recommendations
• Track and ensure timely receipt of contracts, insurance certificates, and required documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams (Fleet, Logistics, Project Teams) on equipment and material needs
• Maintain accurate data in project and cost systems
• Support cost control and estimating initiatives through accurate reporting and insights

What You Bring:

• Strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Vista/Viewpoint preferred

Required Experience:

To be considered for this role, candidates must have prior experience working for either:

• An electrical contractor, or
• An electrical distributor,

with demonstrated knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and procurement processes.

Will Also Consider

• Mechanical / HVAC contractors or distributors
• Plumbing / piping contractors or distributors
• Fire protection / sprinkler systems
• Low-voltage, telecommunications, or structured cabling companies

Additional Qualifications:

• 2+ years of purchasing or project support experience in the electrical industry preferred
• Commercial and/or industrial project experience
• Low voltage or wireless experience preferred

Why Join Sargent Electric?

• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative, team-driven environment
• Opportunity to directly impact project success and cost efficiency

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.