Material Purchasing Agent

MATERIAL PURCHASING AGENT

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position of Material Purchasing Agent near Joliet, IL.

Material Purchasing Agent Compensation & Benefits:
Total compensation for the Material Purchasing Agent is between $75k - $105k

• Competitive Salary
• Medical insurance covered for employee and dependents
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Performance-based incentives

Material Purchasing Agent Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and coordinate material take-offs with project managers, estimators, and field leadership prior to procurement.
• Source, solicit, and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and material availability.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery terms with suppliers and manufacturers
• Track and expedite material orders to ensure timely delivery and avoid project delays
• Coordinate delivery schedules with field teams to align with jobsite readiness
• Maintain organized records of purchase orders, quotes, delivery confirmations, and invoices
• Maintain and build strong vendor relationships while continuously evaluating vendor performance

Material Purchasing Agent Qualifications:

• Strong employment stability
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in material purchasing, procurement, or estimating within electrical environments
• Working knowledge of electrical materials including conduit, wire, panels, switchgear, and lighting systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, and material take-offs
• Experience with job cost accounting systems (Sage Intacct or similar preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tracking tools
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Please forward your resume to Tyler@DeltaConstructionPartners.com for immediate consideration, or call (727) 513-8817 for more information.

To view a full list of job openings, please visit: http://www.deltaconstructionpartners.com/careerportal/#/jobs

Bob Magnan, our CEO, is always available, you may reach Bob at: Bob@DeltaConstructionPartners.com

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