Senior Purchasing Agent

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

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.

• procurement, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage documentation and multiple
• Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in business administration, management,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, inventory management, and project
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience with procurement and inventory management systems.
• High attention to detail, professionalism, and integrity.