Senior Purchasing Agent – Electrical & Construction

Legence; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug

Accident & sickness benefit

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Holidays

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

VarcoMac is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our purchasing team. This role supports procurement of materials, equipment, and tools for electrical service and construction projects, ensuring competitive pricing, availability, documentation, and timely delivery.

The agent reports to the Purchasing Manager and collaborates with project teams and vendors in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in procurement, supply chain, construction, or a related field is preferred.
• Five or more years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Minimum of two years of estimating experience in electrical construction.
• Experience using enterprise accounting or purchasing systems.
• Knowledge of commercial, industrial, and governmental electrical markets is helpful; VarcoMac is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process material, equipment, and tool requests by email for service and construction projects.
• Source requisitions through the company’s vendor network to identify the best combination of price and availability.
• Evaluate vendor quotes based on price, availability, terms, and overall value.
• Negotiate purchase order pricing and terms within established guidelines.
• Create and process purchase orders through the company’s accounting system and with vendors.
• Review order acknowledgements and coordinate deliveries with site personnel.
• Expedite critical orders through vendor relationships and other available resources.
• Maintain accurate procurement and purchasing records.
• Build and maintain productive vendor relationships to support project and operational needs.
• Assist the Accounts Payable team with invoice discrepancies, purchase order questions, and related issues.
• Provide support with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support purchasing operations and team objectives.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Vendor management

Excel

Outlook/Exchange

Word

Quote evaluation

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Procurement training

Tools

ERP system

Job description

VarcoMac is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our purchasing team. This role supports procurement of materials, equipment, and tools for electrical service and construction projects, ensuring competitive pricing, availability, documentation, and timely delivery.

The agent reports to the Purchasing Manager and collaborates with project teams and vendors in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets.