Purchasing Agent- Columbus, OH

Sargent Electric; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to impact project success

Job summary

Sargent Electric is looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support electrical construction projects from their Columbus, OH office. The role is key to ensuring accurate, competitive procurement of materials and services.

Successful candidates will have prior experience in purchasing within electrical contracting or distribution fields, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Join a reputable and growing company where you can directly impact project success and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing or project support within the electrical industry.
• Familiar with procurement processes of electrical materials and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute purchasing strategies aligned with project needs.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to protect company interests.
• Coordinate with internal teams on equipment and material needs.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in 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 Columbus, OH 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.