Purchasing Agent

The Purchasing Agent plays a critical role in supporting operational success by sourcing and securing high-quality goods and services at optimal cost. This position is responsible for identifying product needs, researching suppliers, and negotiating pricing to ensure reliability, cost‑efficiency, and quality. The Purchasing Agent must adhere to the purchasing guidelines while developing and maintaining vendor relationships.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile‑driving business supporting the early development of Seattle’s waterfront. Today, Manson’s legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values:
Take care of people;
Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson’s number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

• Research and locate products that meet operational requirements
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors
• Source and procure all goods including IT, construction materials (e.g., lumber, concrete, steel), tools, and heavy equipment
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and negotiate orders to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery
• Prepare and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery and site distribution
• Responsible for receiving product and entering delivery slips into ERP system.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, port engineers and engineers to align purchasing with project needs
• Monitor inventory levels
• Resolve delivery delays, quality issues, and vendor disputes swiftly to avoid project disruptions
• Build and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and subcontractors
• Stay informed on market trends, pricing fluctuations, and availability of construction materials
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and delivery schedules
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal, environmental, safety regulations and company internal purchasing policies and procedures
• Support cost tracking and reporting for budgeting and financial planning
• Other duties may be assigned

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in procurement or purchasing, in construction or construction related industry preferably
• Familiarity with construction materials, equipment, or services is highly preferred
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
• 2+ years of ERP systems experience is desired
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task

This position is an onsite project office-based role in Long Beach, CA.

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and 80% paid for their families
• Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and holiday)
• Generous Retirement Plan:
  Employees contribute 3% and Manson contributes 7%.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Annual discretionary bonus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, to grasp, grip, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.