Strategic Purchasing Agent - Electrical & HVAC Projects

Romanoff Group of Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% ES

Training and Support

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Re

Advancement Opportunities

HSA and Vision/Dental/LTD/STD/Accident

Job summary

The Romanoff Group of Companies is seeking a Purchasing Agent to create and issue purchasing orders, coordinating with project teams and vendors to secure pricing and delivery for electrical and HVAC projects.

On-site role requiring collaboration with construction managers and suppliers; the ideal candidate will have 2+ years in Electrical/HVAC install or engineering, strong MS Office and Bluebeam skills, and a proactive approach to procurement and cost control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of Electrical/HVAC Installation or Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical/HVAC systems (Switchgears, Panel Boards, Panels, Emergency Generator, HVAC units).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and Bluebeam.
• Supply Chain/Logistics knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide project managers on purchasing procedures.
• Ensure purchasing procedures are followed professionally.
• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Review submittals and bills of material.
• Assist with procurement issues.
• Use knowledge of material to acquire equipment and related installation material.
• Negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on budget and schedule.
• Establish relationships with vendors.
• Work with other functions on cost projections.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical/HVAC systems knowledge

Vendor relations

Negotiation

MS Office & Bluebeam

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market.

Since our founding in 1982, our growth has been fueled by the pride and craftsmanship of our team, supported by exceptional project management and industry-leading expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our team. This sense of ownership is reflected in the professionalism, integrity, and dedication we bring to every project — and in the positive impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the Purchasing Agent position to join our award-winning team.

Great Reasons to Join:

• 11x Employee Voted Top Workplace
• Highly Competitive Wage
• Excellent Benefits Package (Health/HSA/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
• $15k Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
• Training and Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement

Standard Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm. MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change.

Position Summary:

A Purchasing Agent is responsible for creating and issuing purchasing orders. The Purchasing Agent will collaborate with project team to place these orders and work with vendors to negotiating pricing/availability of products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support and guide the project managers and construction managers on purchasing procedures.
• Ensure that all purchasing procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner.
• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Review submittals and bills of material.
• Assist with procurement issues.
• Uses knowledge of material to acquire required equipment and related installation material.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Establish relationships with our vendors.
• Work with other job functions on accurate cost projections.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: 2+ years of Electrical/HVAC Installation or Engineering experience
• Required: Knowledge of Electrical/HVAC systems such as, but not limited to Switchgears, Panel Boards, Panels, Emergency Generator and/or HVAC Units and parts
• Required: Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.) and Bluebeam.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics a plus

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any kind.