Senior Purchasing Agent

DSJ Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee-owned)

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to support a rapidly growing business unit in Central Ohio. This on-site role focuses on sourcing materials, equipment, services, and subcontracted work for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience within construction, strong vendor negotiations, and solid ERP knowledge to drive cost savings and timely procurement on active projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience, including at least 3 years within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, MEP, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or general construction projects.
• Strong construction procurement knowledge.
• Experience with RFQs, RFPs, bids, vendor quotes, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of purchasing systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, invitations to bid, and requests for proposals to vendors and suppliers.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Review vendor quotes, proposals, and bids.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Support project teams with procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Research market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure timely procurement to support active construction projects.
• Provide guidance and support to junior purchasing team members.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Construction procurement

Vendor negotiations

Project prioritization

ERP platforms

Negotiation and communication

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Purchasing Agent

A leading employee-owned engineering and construction organization is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to support a rapidly growing business unit. This individual will be responsible for sourcing materials, equipment, services, and subcontracted work in support of large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.

Central Ohio | On-Site

Key Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, invitations to bid, and requests for proposals to vendors and suppliers


• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms


• Review vendor quotes, proposals, and bids


• Prepare and manage purchase orders and procurement documentation


• Support project teams with procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services


• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships


• Research market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities


• Ensure timely procurement to support active construction projects


• Provide guidance and support to junior purchasing team members

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience, including at least 3 years within the construction industry


• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, MEP, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or general construction projects


• Strong construction procurement knowledge


• Experience with RFQs, RFPs, bids, vendor quotes, and supplier negotiations


• Strong understanding of purchasing systems and ERP platforms


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary


• Annual bonus opportunity


• 100% employee-owned organization (ESOP)


• 401(k) with company match


• Company-paid employee medical coverage


• Dental and vision coverage


• Generous PTO and paid holidays


• Professional development and training opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join one of the largest engineering and construction organizations in North America


• Support a rapidly growing operation with significant project volume


• High-visibility role with direct impact on project success


• Strong long-term wealth creation through employee ownership


• Opportunity to work on complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects