Purchasing Agent - Construction

LeoForce; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401K

Long-term disability

HSA

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

LeoForce in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a mid-level Purchasing Agent for construction projects. You will coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities, source electrical materials from qualified vendors, and release purchase orders based on project scope and delivery dates.

Join a growing team with strong benefits; the company offers 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision, 401K, long-term disability, an HSA, paid vacation and holidays, a referral program, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in construction, preferably electrical.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to build productive vendor relationships and manage multiple purchasing needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day purchasing for construction projects from needs to delivery.
• Source electrical materials from qualified vendors following procurement practices.
• Prepare and release purchase orders based on scope, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Maintain and expand the supplier network in collaboration with Purchasing Manager.
• Gather BOMs, take-offs, and requisitions from project managers and field supervision.
• Evaluate supplier pricing to support cost-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors on delivery timing, staging, and storage for project schedules.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor relations

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Purchasing Agent - Construction

Santa Ana,CA, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $74,000 - $86,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities for construction projects, from identifying material needs through order placement and delivery.
• Source electrical materials, equipment, and supplies from qualified vendors while following established purchasing practices.
• Prepare and release purchase orders based on project scope, material requirements, quantities, specifications, and requested delivery dates.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager to review, maintain, and expand the company’s preferred supplier network.
• Gather material lists, quantity information, BOMs, take-offs, and requisitions from project managers and field supervision.
• Request, compare, and evaluate supplier pricing to support competitive and cost-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding delivery timing, staging, and storage requirements to support project schedules and minimize unnecessary costs.
• Review orders carefully for accuracy, including quantities, product descriptions, specifications, pricing, and expected delivery dates.
• Partner with the logistics team to track outstanding materials and resolve shortages, backorders, shipping delays, or other supply issues.
• Keep purchasing documentation organized and current, including orders, supplier information, agreements, quotes, and related correspondence.
• Communicate regularly with field personnel, project management, accounting, and other internal teams to ensure purchasing activity aligns with project requirements.
• Assist with initiatives designed to improve procurement workflows, supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Conduct purchasing activities in accordance with company procedures, ethical expectations, and applicable internal controls.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and consistent follow-through.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within the electrical construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; advanced comfort working with spreadsheets is important.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with vendor representatives and supplier contacts.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously.
• Goal-oriented approach with an emphasis on timely execution, accuracy, and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Comfortable communicating with both field and office personnel to resolve material and purchasing issues.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Work Location & Schedule

The position may be based out of either of the company’s two office locations in: (North) Santa Ana, CA or Northridge, CA

Available schedules include

• 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
• 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

A bit about us

We are growing company with a VERY health book of business and several years’ worth of projects lined up for the future. We offer great benefits, a health workplace and work/life balance, and great pay.

Why join us?

• 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance premium for employees
• 401K
• Long-term disability insurance
• HSA
• Paid Vacation, personal time, sick time, and holidays!
• Referral Program and professional development opportunities.
• We are honored to have a reputation as a top employer of choice in SoCal's construction industry!