Purchasing Agent - Electrical Contractor

EMCOR Group • Edison, NJ • 2h ago

About Us

We are one of New Jersey's leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. We have expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.

Job Summary

Forest Electric NJ is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Company in meeting its objectives and goals with the acquisition and procuring of various electrical goods, materials, devices, equipment and other items for commercial construction projects at various locations within New Jersey.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following, but other duties may be assigned.

Handle the day to day purchases as well as large electrical package buy-outs.

Seek reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods and materials at reasonable prices.

Coordinate between vendors and staff with respect to availabilities, ship dates, cancellation dates.

Review technicalspecifications for raw materials, commodities, components or equipment.

Negotiate prices and purchases.

Generate accurate purchase orders.

Interact effectively with all members of the organization and outside associates.

Coordinate with accounting staff on payment of invoices, resolving discrepancies and billing follow-up.

Actively drive standard processes to achieve desired supplier performance (quality, delivery, productivity, lead time, etc.)

Ability to identify cost saving initiatives.

Management of vehicle fleet repairs.

Adhere to Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

A commitment to quality assurance in all aspects of work.

Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position.

Qualifications

Five (5) + years of purchasingexperience in the construction industry.

Electrical construction procurement experience a plus

Familiarity with a wide variety of field construction concepts, practices and procedures.

Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms.

Experience with Viewpoint by vista construction ERP software highly preferred.

Familiarity with local market is highly desirable.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and internet searches.

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Physical Demands

The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.

Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=128780&hashed=1112340969) .

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $100,000

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible.

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Job Locations US-NJ-Edison

ID 2026-50473

Company Forest Electric Corp.

Category Procurement

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 9 hours ago (6/12/2026 1:10 PM)

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