Senior Purchasing Agent

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Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating the delivery of materials, equipment, and services to support construction operations. This role ensures timely procurement, competitive pricing, and adherence to company standards and project schedules. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with the project team, vendors, and internal departments to support efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, equipment, and services for construction.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and ensure pricing, quality, and delivery timelines meet project expectations.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Track material deliveries and resolve discrepancies or delays with vendors and project teams.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators to forecast material needs.
• Maintain and update procurement logs, cost records, and material tracking.
• Support inventory controls and coordinate returns or exchanges as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and procurement standards.
• Assist with onboarding new vendors and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Analyze spending trends and recommend cost‑saving opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction or heavy civil.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, equipment, and subcontractor relationships.
• Proficiency with Excel; must be able to build, analyze, and maintain spreadsheets (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables preferred).
• IT experience with ability to use multiple systems, project databases, and procurement tools.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, sourcing strategies, and vendor management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system.
• Experience working with heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Experience integrating procurement data with project controls, scheduling, or cost management.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with regular visits to project sites.
• Occasional travel to supplier locations, job sites, or company events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or samples up to 25 pounds occasionally.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management, and design‑build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn, and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes, and the determination to find a better way.

Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• General Business

• Construction and Civil Engineering