Purchasing Agent

About the Role

The Purchasing Agent will oversee activities relating to the purchase and procurement of materials and equipment used on high voltage electrical substation, transmission, distribution, solar, and battery storage projects.

At Great Southwestern Construction, we utilize our well established, longstanding reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providing the support and opportunity for growth with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company.

We believe in creating a balanced work‑life environment built on our culture and values which include safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

• Ensure all purchases adhere to all established policies and procedures
• Manage vendor (distribution and manufacturing) relationships and expectations involved with procuring materials, equipment, and services
• Prepare, verify, and forward purchase orders
• Complete analysis of pricing and price comparison for materials and equipment used in projects
• Collaborate with estimating to keep bids current, accurate, and competitive
• Provide procurement support to project managers
• Work with Operations team to ensure suppliers are delivering according to contract
• Interact with various internal departments to improve current procurement practices and coordinate excellent service to internal customers
• Create innovative agreements that bring added value to our business
• Oversee vendor (distribution and manufacturing) relationships and expectations involved with procuring materials, equipment, and services
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and company with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

• Solid working knowledge of electric construction materials, equipment, and services used in commercial and industrial projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to mentor and train colleagues and proven ability to supervise employees
• Proficient understanding of MS Office Suite applications, especially Excel
• Valid Drivers License
• Team player
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies
• Basic understanding of materials accounting practices
• Minimum 2 years in a purchasing/procurement role
• High school diploma or GED

• Salary $57,679 - 74,983
  / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Medical
  , Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums)
  - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental – 100% employer‑paid premium.
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
  - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases.
• Annual
  Paid Time Off
  starting at
  15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous
  401(k) Plan with
  100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting
  , and
  Annual profit‑sharing
  potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, , group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may…