Senior Electrical Purchasing Agent

Slifco Electric, LLC; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Slifco Electric LLC in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a Senior Electrical Purchasing Agent to lead procurement on electrical construction projects across automotive and industrial sectors. The role oversees material purchasing, vendor relations, cost control, and delivery coordination to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Estimators, and field leadership to mitigate supply chain risks and forecast material needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in electrical or construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials and construction procurement practices.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or automotive construction projects preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing for electrical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and material requests to ensure correct purchases.
• Generate and track purchase orders aligned to budgets and schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes for price and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with PMs, estimators, and field leadership on material needs.
• Monitor deliveries and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Track procurement costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and records.
• Support forecasting of material needs across active projects.
• Help develop purchasing processes and standards.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement

Project coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

ERP system

Job description

Senior Electrical Purchasing Agent

Department: Purchasing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sterling Heights

Reporting To: VP Purchasing

Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Electrical Purchasing Agent!
Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations.

Slifco Electric is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Purchasing Agent to support procurement operations across multiple electrical construction projects. This individual will play a key role in managing material purchasing, vendor relationships, cost control, and delivery coordination to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

The Sr. Electrical Purchasing Agent works closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and vendors to proactively manage material procurement and mitigate supply chain risks.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead purchasing and procurement activities for electrical construction projects.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and material requests to ensure accurate purchasing.
• Generate, manage, and track purchase orders in alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality materials.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Estimators, and field leadership regarding material requirements and lead times.
• Monitor material deliveries and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Track procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Support forecasting of material needs across active projects.
• Assist in developing and improving purchasing processes and standards.

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within electrical or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials and construction procurement practices.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or automotive construction projects preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accountability.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Opportunity to support complex and large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Stable and growing organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Ready to Power Up Your Career?

Mandatory Hiring Requirements: Resume, References, Background Check, Drug Screen

Slifco Electric LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer