Senior Purchasing Agent

Overview

Procure materials/services, manage orders, negotiate suppliers for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier management
• purchase orders
• inventory control
• contract negotiation
• vendor scheduling
• cost analysis

Tasks

-Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relationships. -Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments. -Research and compare suppliers, goods, and services. -Recommend parts/products based on field work order forms. -Monitor inventory levels and determine purchasing needs. -Prepare and process purchase orders. -Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best deals on behalf of Redwood Electric Group. -management software programs. -Authorize payments and maintain receipts, records, and inventories. -Verify purchases by comparing items to preloaded pricing files. -Take phone calls from field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors. -Interact with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors. -Attend industry trade shows to stay current on trends and meet suppliers. -Meet with vendors and visit suppliers' facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing. -Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts and prices. -Evaluate electrical suppliers by considering price, quantity, availability, and quality of service. -Schedule and verify purchase deliveries. -Select the most suitable suppliers based on reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• procurement
• inventory
• microsoft office
• crm
• negotiation
• business degree

What You Bring

The Purchasing Specialist provides crucial support to the procurement and project management teams, ensuring the efficient acquisition of materials and services for construction projects. This role requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing purchase orders, tracking inventory levels, and coordinating deliveries, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely payments. Effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, field personnel, and subcontractors are essential to meet project needs and contribute to the overall success of the project. -Minimum of 2+ years of experience with procurement and inventory management systems. -procurement, or a related field preferred. -Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position. -High attention to detail, professionalism, and integrity. -Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage documentation and multiple -Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, inventory management, and project -High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in business administration, management, -Strong research and analytical abilities. -Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

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About Redwood Electric Group

-Operating out of offices in Santa Clara, San Leandro, Vacaville, and Sacramento, it tackles projects across California and beyond. -A full in‑house engineering department enables seamless design‑to‑construction workflows, using advanced tools like AutoCAD MEP, BIM, and clash detection. -Typical work spans commercial developments, healthcare facilities, data centers, retail spaces, public and entertainment venues, sports arenas. -Prefabrication, life safety systems, network cabling, alternative energies, and mission‑critical power distribution are core services.

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