PURCHASING AGENT (MEP Commercial Construction)

Position Summary

Are you a skilled negotiator with a sharp eye for detail? Do you thrive on building relationships and keeping projects on track? Join our team as a Purchasing Agent and play a key role in ensuring our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects run smoothly and cost-effectively.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for materials, including electrical, mechanical, and piping components, to support both fabrication operations and field projects. This role ensures that all purchases are accurate, meet the project specifications, are cost-effective, high quality, and delivered on time. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with project managers, shop superintendents, and vendors to maintain strong relationships and seamless operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials (e.g., galvanized metal, electrical components, piping) for the fabrication shop and field projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment to meet project demands.
• Work with project managers and shop superintendents to forecast material requirements to forecast needs and coordinate timely deliveries.
• Monitor purchasing budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure purchases align with project estimates.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, deliveries, and inventory transactions using procurement software.
• Ensure all purchases meet contractual requirements, project specifications, safety standards, and company policies.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure prompt resolution of problems.
• Assist in the mentoring, training, and growth of other employee owners. 

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of procurement experience, ideally in construction, MEP, or manufacturing industries.
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Familiarity with MEP materials .
• Proficiency in inventory management and procurement software.
• Knowledge of construction project workflows and material specifications.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for material coordination is a plus.

Competencies

Travel

No travel is expected for this role beyond reporting to and from the assigned work location.

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate in verbal and written form, operate a computer and other standard office equipment, and remain in a stationary position for extended periods. The employee may occasionally move about the office or job site, and lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will involve at least 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime as needed to meet critical deadlines.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the

basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.