Purchasing Agent - Modular - Data Center

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,750 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical company is seeking a Purchasing Agent for their Modular Data Center. The candidate will manage procurement processes and develop relationships with suppliers. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, preferred associate degree, and 2-5 years of electrical material experience. This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, offers a competitive salary, and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of electrical material experience desired.
• Possession of technical competency in construction equipment.
• Good understanding of industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the total procurement cycle of materials and rentals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborate with project engineers and superintendents.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

HS or GED required

Associate Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Posting Title

Purchasing Agent - Modular - Data Center

Reports To

Manager, Divisional Purchasing

Location

Salt Lake City, UT | Edgerton, Wisconsin | Des Moines, Iowa

Salary Range

$60,750 to $79,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high‑profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we’re proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America’s largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE PURCHASING TEAM

Cupertino Electric’s Purchasing Team manages all equipment and materials purchases for both job sites and corporate expenditures. This includes vetting vendors and establishing and maintaining relationships with new and loyal suppliers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent who will be responsible for the total procurement cycle of material, rentals, consumables, and sub‑contracts, including sourcing, planning, purchasing, delivering, and returning of material in support of project requirements. As a key member of the purchasing team, the candidate will develop and maintain internal customer relationships as well as external relationships with suppliers. The candidate will serve as an active member of the project team to influence purchasing decisions and collaborate with project engineers, general foremen, and superintendents.

ABOUT YOU

You possess technical competency in construction equipment and have a good understanding of the dynamics of the industry. You bring a wide range of skills including excellent project management, facilitation, and communication skills. You have experience exercising good business judgment and are confident in tapping into your analytical thinking skills.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

You will gain exposure to all the moving parts of Cupertino Electric’s procurement process. In this role, you will be in an environment that allows you to develop strategies and skills to excel in negotiation, communication, and complex problem‑solving. As a valued and essential partner to many of our teams, you will develop cross‑functional relationships across the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify.

Education

HS or GED required. Associate Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

None required.

Experience

Two (2) to five (5) years of electrical material experience desired.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

PLEASE NOTE

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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