Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market.

Since our founding in 1982, our growth has been fueled by the pride and craftsmanship of our team, supported by exceptional project management and industry-leading expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our team. This sense of ownership is reflected in the professionalism, integrity, and dedication we bring to every project — and in the positive impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the Purchasing Agent position to join our award-winning team.

Great Reasons to Join:

• 11x Employee Voted Top Workplace
• Highly Competitive Wage
• Excellent Benefits Package (Health/HSA/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
• $15k Company Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
• Training and Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement

Standard Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm. MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change.

Position Summary:  

A Purchasing Agent is responsible for creating and issuing purchasing orders. The Purchasing Agent will collaborate with project team to place these orders and work with vendors to negotiating pricing/availability of products.

Position Responsibilities:  

• Support and guide the project managers and construction managers on purchasing procedures.
• Ensure that all purchasing procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner.
• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Review submittals and bills of material.
• Assist with procurement issues.
• Uses knowledge of material to acquire required equipment and related installation material.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Establish relationships with our vendors.
• Work with other job functions on accurate cost projections.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Required: 2+ years of Electrical/HVAC Installation or Engineering experience
• Required: Knowledge of Electrical/HVAC systems such as, but not limited to Switchgears, Panel Boards, Panels, Emergency Generator and/or HVAC Units and parts
• Required: Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.) and Bluebeam.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics a plus

Physical Demands:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any kind.