Purchasing Agent

U.S. Engineering; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 33,957 - 47,981; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Engineering is hiring a Purchasing Agent in Westminster, CO. The role supports Project Managers with procurement for fabrication shops, materials, and special items, while developing vendor relationships and tracking stock levels. Extensive data tracking, PO processing, and supply forecasting are key duties.

The role requires at least 5 years in construction purchasing, strong negotiation, and MS Office/Access skills. Travel to Johnstown may be required; posting closes Aug 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of material/equipment purchasing experience in the construction industry.
• Past Purchasing Agent experience preferred.
• Experience assisting with Project Management or field leadership preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities of Project Managers including bulk buy-out and materials for fabrication shops.
• Develop and maintain tracking database for vendor stock quantities and rebates.
• Issue blanket purchase orders and assist with issuing purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Coordinate material delivery arrangements and price changes for change orders.
• Build and maintain local and national vendor relationships and prepare vendor scorecards.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office proficiency

MS Access knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Business administration coursework

Tools

MS Office

MS Access

Job description

Overview

U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader since 1893. How? Constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people.

PURCHASING AGENT

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Responsible for supporting purchasing activities of Project Managers including bulk buy-out, materials for fabrication shops, sheet metal commodities, and locating and purchasing uncommon specialties.
• Develop and maintain tracking database for vendor stock quantities, backorders, returns credits, and rebates.
• Assist Project Managers to establish, maintain, and issue blanket purchase orders.
• Assist Project Managers with issuing purchase orders, invoice approvals, commodities monitoring and alerts, material forecasting.
• Provide support to Estimating team by request bids.
• Coordinate material delivery arrangements and material returns.
• Provide pricing support for change orders via bid requests.
• Place and track field orders.
• Price and submit requisitions, buy out procurement.
• Locate, evaluate, and establish local and national vendor relationships – prepare monthly vendor scorecard.
• Maintain quarterly/yearly sales reports for factory rebates.

Management Responsibility

Management Responsibility: Supervisor – responsible for hiring, performance management and pay administration for subordinates. Supervised positions: Purchasing Assistant.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Coursework related to business administration preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of material/equipment purchasing experience in the construction industry.
• Past Purchasing Agent experience preferred.
• Prior experience in role assisting with Project Management or field leadership preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction industry operations practices, processes, and standards.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• High level of financial acumen necessary.
• Detail-oriented and ability to analyze complex reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite products required – includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Access database preferred.

Physical and/or travel demands

• There will be travel up to Johnstown periodically.
• This position is done in a typical office setting, mostly sitting at a desk. Frequent use of computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone. Some standing, bending, and lifting light files is required.

Benefits and Compensation

• The range for this position has been established at $24.65 to $34.83 and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

This position will be posted until August 10, 2026. To apply, please visit the careers page of our company website. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.