Senior Purchasing Agent

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment in Richmond, VA is seeking a procurement professional to support high-value construction, technology, security, and infrastructure projects through strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supply chain optimization.

You will lead sourcing strategies, manage RFQs/RFPs and bids, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with engineering and project teams to support bids and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain.
• Experience with contract negotiations, RFPs, RFQs, spend analysis, and supplier management.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies and category management initiatives.
• Develop and manage RFQs, RFPs, and supplier bids.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements.
• Partner with engineering, estimating, and project teams to support bids and project execution.
• Analyze supplier proposals and conduct apples-to-apples quote comparisons.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and sourcing alternatives.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain risk.
• Perform spend analysis and leverage data to drive procurement decisions.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Category management

RFQs/RFPs

Contract negotiations

Spend analysis

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Are you a relationship-driven negotiator who thrives on sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivering value? We're seeking a procurement professional to support high-value construction, technology, security, and infrastructure projects through strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supply chain optimization.

What You'll Do

• : Lead sourcing strategies and category management initiative
• s Develop and manage RFQs, RFPs, and supplier bid processe
• s Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and supplier agreement
• s Partner with engineering, estimating, and project teams to support bids and project executio
• n Analyze supplier proposals and conduct "apples-to-apples" quote comparison
• s Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative products, and sourcing solution
• s Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain risk
• s Perform spend analysis and leverage data to drive procurement decision

What You'll Brin

• g: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, or a related fie
• ld 4+ years of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain experien
• ce Experience with contract negotiations, RFPs, RFQs, spend analysis, and supplier manageme
• nt Advanced Excel and strong analytical skil
• ls Excellent communication and relationship-building abiliti
• es U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearan
• ce
  Preferred Experien
• ce: Electrical construction, infrastructure, security systems, low-voltage, or technology procurem
• ent Working with OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, and subcontract
• ors Familiarity with electrical products, electronic security systems, or mission-critical environmen

Who Succeeds in This R

ole?We're looking for a people-oriented, highly analytical negotiator who enjoys building supplier relationships, influencing business decisions, and finding creative solutions that deliver the best value, pricing, quality, and lead ti

Why Joi

n Us?Join a team where quality is a core driver of project success. You'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across complex engineering, construction, and operational environments while helping deliver reliable, high-performing solutions. Whether your background is in electrical engineering, construction quality, or manufacturing quality systems, you'll be able to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your ca

future.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/

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