Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer

About the Company

We are a leading electrical construction and design organization serving commercial and industrial projects across Northern California. Our teams support complex, fast paced work environments where precision, reliability, and strong supplier partnerships are essential. We continue to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our customers.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy being at the center of project execution, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on project success every day.

 

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent / Procurement Specialist plays a key role in supporting project teams by sourcing materials, negotiating pricing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of critical components. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic, deadline driven environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate electrical suppliers based on price, availability, service quality, and reliability.
• Meet with vendors and visit supplier facilities to understand product offerings, capabilities, and pricing structures.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure competitive deals and support project cost goals.
• Verify material needs by reviewing project plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve shipping or order discrepancies.
• Authorize payments and maintain accurate records, receipts, and inventory documentation.
• Attend industry trade shows to stay current on new products, technologies, and market trends.
• Research and compare manufacturers, goods, and services to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Select suppliers based on cost efficiency, product quality, and long term reliability.
• Monitor lead times and anticipate purchasing needs for active projects.
• Request cost proposals and negotiate terms to support project budgets.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for project teams.
• Maintain organized records of all transactions, purchase orders, and deliveries.
• Schedule, track, and verify purchase order deliveries.
• Build and maintain strong, long term relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Recommend parts and materials based on field work order requests.
• Support field personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and project managers by phone and email.

 

Required Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree in business administration, management, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a purchasing agent, procurement specialist, project engineer, or similar role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organization and documentation abilities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

 

Benefits

OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS

• Cost estimating utilizing the latest software from Accubid
• Lighting design, photometry, and Title 24 compliance
• Power distribution and system architecture
• Basic procurement
• Field installation techniques
• Pre-fabrication design and implementation

Our benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Profit sharing/Company matching 401k Program
• Paid vacation/sick leave
• Fully paid life insurance policy

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.