Purchasing Agent

McMillan Electric is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support our field teams by managing materials, vendors, and logistics. This role is critical to keeping our projects running efficiently and ensuring the right materials are sourced, priced competitively, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Manage purchasing, deliveries, and logistics to support project schedules

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and reps

Secure competitive pricing and support cost-saving initiatives (bulk purchasing, value engineering)

Coordinate and track material deliveries to meet field and project needs

Maintain material flow, inventory awareness, and support stock tracking efforts

Diversify vendors and ordering strategies to reduce delays and backorders

Manage returns, RGAs, and help control material and shipping costs

Research and implement new products to improve field productivity

Support preconstruction planning, project kitting, and logistics coordination

Create and manage pricing agreements (SPA/CPA) where applicable

Stay current on systems (Accubid, Vista/Viewpoint) and evolving tools

Qualifications

Experience in purchasing, procurement, or construction support

Strong vendor management and negotiation skills

Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities

Team-oriented with a focus on supporting field operations

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-office environment

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