5+ years of purchasing experience in construction, including reading drawings and specs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
Strong negotiation skills for pricing, freight, and delivery terms.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
Experience with job-cost systems for processing POs and change orders.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain supplier relationships for timely procurement.
Collaborate with project teams to define purchasing needs.
Review project documents to ensure compliance with specifications.
Negotiate vendor quotes and terms to optimize project buyout.
Prepare purchase orders for major equipment and materials.
Track long-lead items and align deliveries with project schedules.
Coordinate logistics for delivery to job sites or prefabrication shops.
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contributions annually.
Discretionary cash bonus program.
401(k) plan with company matching.
100% company-paid medical coverage for employees.
Optional vision and dental insurance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Purchasing Agents at Murray Company play an integral role in the success of our clients, customers and team members, and the overall project. This position is responsible for purchasing goods and services in support of our jobsites. It is the Purchasing Agent's responsibility to ensure the company is afforded the best pricing available to aid the company in a successful, safe and profitable business. The ideal candidate for this position will be a skilled negotiator and strong communicator with internal and external partners, and requires strong attention to detail to ensure the right products at the right time for the best price.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to secure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
Partner with project managers, estimators, and field and prefabrication teams to define purchasing needs and specifications.
Review submittals, drawings, and specifications to confirm materials and equipment meet project requirements.
Obtain and level vendor quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms to support project buyout.
Prepare and issue purchase orders for major equipment such as chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units
Track long-lead items, expedite orders, and keep deliveries aligned with the project schedule.
Coordinate delivery logistics to the jobsite or prefabrication shop, including scheduling, receiving, and resolving shipping issues.
Support production and installation planning by confirming materials are available when crews and the shop need them.
Monitor purchased amounts against project budgets and flag variances to the project team.
Stay current on market trends, pricing, new products, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
5+ years of purchasing experience including reading drawings and specs, comparing vendor quotes against takeoffs and budgets, managing lead times and supplier relationships, and processing POs and change orders in a job-cost system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Experience negotiating pricing, freight, terms, and delivery with suppliers to secure the best value within project budgets.
Ability to plan buyouts around project schedules and long-lead items.
Manages multiple projects and urgent requests at once, prioritizing by schedule and cost impact.
Works with minimal supervision while collaborating with PMs, estimators, accounting, and field personnel.
Preferred
Purchasing experience in construction. Experience in the HVAC, mechanical and/or plumbing industry a plus.
Experience with construction project delivery methods.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
Compensation
$35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Total Rewards
Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.
