Senior Purchasing Agent
Senior Purchasing Agent
Central Ohio | On-Site
A leading employee-owned engineering and construction organization is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to support a rapidly growing business unit. This individual will be responsible for sourcing materials, equipment, services, and subcontracted work in support of large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Issue RFQs, invitations to bid, and requests for proposals to vendors and suppliers
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms
- Review vendor quotes, proposals, and bids
- Prepare and manage purchase orders and procurement documentation
- Support project teams with procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Research market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure timely procurement to support active construction projects
- Provide guidance and support to junior purchasing team members
Qualifications
- 5+ years of purchasing experience, including at least 3 years within the construction industry
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, MEP, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or general construction projects
- Strong construction procurement knowledge
- Experience with RFQs, RFPs, bids, vendor quotes, and supplier negotiations
- Strong understanding of purchasing systems and ERP platforms
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- 100% employee-owned organization (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid employee medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join one of the largest engineering and construction organizations in North America
- Support a rapidly growing operation with significant project volume
- High-visibility role with direct impact on project success
- Strong long-term wealth creation through employee ownership
- Opportunity to work on complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects
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