What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Purchasing Agent position at Blueprint Staffing?
Job Title: Electrical Purchasing Agent
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading commercial electrical contracting firm committed to excellence and innovation in their projects. The Electrical Purchasing Agent will play a vital role in managing vendor relationships and ensuring cost-effective procurement to support our client's project management and field teams effectively. Their company values collaborative efforts that drive success across all commercial electrical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading commercial electrical contracting firm committed to excellence and innovation in their projects. The Electrical Purchasing Agent will play a vital role in managing vendor relationships and ensuring cost-effective procurement to support our client's project management and field teams effectively. Their company values collaborative efforts that drive success across all commercial electrical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate blanket purchase agreements with key electrical suppliers.
- Establish and maintain blanket purchase agreements with key electrical suppliers.
- Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contract terms.
- Negotiate cost-saving early payment term discounts and track generated savings.
- Provide accurate and competitive pricing to the estimating department for bids and proposals.
- Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and finance to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
- Issue purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
- Proven experience in electrical purchasing or procurement within the commercial construction sector.
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
- Familiarity with blanket agreements and early payment discount structures.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- PTO plus paid holidays & sick leave
- 100% employer paid health insurance
- Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- 401k with employer matching
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