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Buyer / Purchasing Agent

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Job Description

Now Hiring: Buyer / Purchasing Agent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Industry: Electrical Construction

We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent to support field operations and project teams by coordinating the timely procurement of materials and services for electrical construction projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes within the COINS system while maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process material and service requests and generate purchase orders (POs)
  • Enter and reconcile goods receipts (GRNs)
  • Review, approve, and resolve invoice workflow issues in COINS
  • Process and track credit memos
  • Review open POs to identify incomplete or uncommitted orders
  • Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and discrepancies
  • Collect and evaluate quotes for non-standard materials
  • Assist with new vendor setup and vendor record maintenance
  • Provide procurement system guidance and support to field teams

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience
  • Construction or electrical industry experience preferred
  • Experience working in ERP or procurement systems (COINS preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This position supports critical project operations and offers the opportunity to work closely with field leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic construction environment.

If you are a detail-oriented procurement professional ready to contribute to high-performing project teams, we encourage you to apply or reach out to learn more.

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