Purchasing Agent

Back Purchasing Agent
Administrative Wildwood , FL Direct Hire Aug 6, 2026

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location:

Wildwood, FL 34785

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 100% in office

Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm
Compensation: $65K - $80K
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and Holiday Time Off

Our client, a growing and well-established construction company, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated purchasing professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys building processes from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction purchasing, exceptional negotiation skills, and experience developing purchasing procedures and best practices within a growing organization.

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, equipment, and services to support office operations and construction projects while balancing cost, quality, availability, reliability, and vendor support.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle for both office and field operations.
• Procure construction materials, equipment, and subcontractor services to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers to coordinate material deliveries and maintain project timelines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and dependable service.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier optimization.
• Assist in establishing and documenting purchasing processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and department best practices as the purchasing function continues to grow.
• Resolve vendor issues, including pricing discrepancies, delivery concerns, and product quality matters.
• Communicate product changes, substitutions, and availability updates to internal teams, including Sales, Construction, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.

• 3+years of purchasing experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience purchasing construction materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Experience helping build or support a newly established purchasing department, including developing processes, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both internal teams and external vendors.