Purchasing Agent - Data Center

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Title:

Purchasing Agent - Data Center

Reports To: Manager, Divisional Purchasing

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Salary Range: $60,750 to $79,000

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has delivered high‑profile, complex projects. We are problem solvers, innovators, team players, and safety fanatics, and we are proud to be part of Quanta Services, North America’s largest employer of skilled craft labor.

CeI’s Purchasing Team manages all equipment and material purchases for job sites and corporate expenditures, vetting vendors and maintaining relationships with both new and existing suppliers.

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent responsible for the total procurement cycle of material, rentals, consumables, and sub‑contracts. Duties include sourcing, planning, purchasing, delivery, and return of materials to support project requirements. The candidate will develop internal customer relationships, maintain supplier relationships, and serve as an active member of the project team to influence purchasing decisions in collaboration with project engineers, foremen, and superintendents.

• Manage the full procurement cycle for project materials and services.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure quality items at competitive pricing.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to determine material specifications and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and reporting.

• Education: HS or GED required;
  Associate Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  None required.
• Experience: Two to five years of electrical material procurement experience desired.
• Technical competency in construction equipment and knowledge of industry dynamics.
• Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Must have the right to work in the United States; no sponsorship.

Exposure to all facets of the procurement process, development of negotiation, communication, and complex problem‑solving skills, and cross‑functional relationships across the organization.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.