Senior Purchasing Agent

Senior Purchasing Agent Department: Purchasing Employment Type: Full Time Location: Sterling Heights Reporting To: VP Purchasing Description Join Our Team as a Senior Purchasing Agent! Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations. Slifco Electric is seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Agent to support procurement operations across multiple electrical construction projects. This individual will play a key role in managing material purchasing, vendor relationships, cost control, and delivery coordination to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. The Sr. Purchasing Agent works closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and vendors to proactively manage material procurement and mitigate supply chain risks. What You'll Be Doing: Lead purchasing and procurement activities for electrical construction projects. Review project drawings, specifications, and material requests to ensure accurate purchasing. Generate, manage, and track purchase orders in alignment with project budgets and schedules. Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality materials. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers. Coordinate with Project Managers, Estimators, and field leadership regarding material requirements and lead times. Monitor material deliveries and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies. Track procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities. Maintain strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and suppliers. Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation. Support forecasting of material needs across active projects. Assist in developing and improving purchasing processes and standards. What We're Looking For: 10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within electrical or construction industry. Strong knowledge of electrical materials and construction procurement practices. Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or automotive construction projects preferred. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accountability. Why You'll Love Working Here: Opportunity to support complex and large-scale electrical construction projects. Collaborative, team-oriented environment. Stable and growing organization. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Ready to Power Up Your Career? No 3rd party recruiters — please apply directly through Slifco Electric’s careers page. #J-18808-Ljbffr