Procurement Specialist

At Reds Electrical Service Inc, we deliver exceptional electrical services grounded in respect, integrity, and excellence, building lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and team through trust, collaboration, and accountability. We are a large scale industrial electrical contractor with projects located across the United States. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized and proactive individual to join our procurement/logistics team as a Procurement Specialist.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating the timely delivery of electrical materials, equipment, tools, and services required to support industrial electrical construction projects. This position works closely with project managers, estimators, field supervisors, warehouse personnel, vendors, and suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed while maintaining competitive pricing, quality, and compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience in construction procurement, electrical materials, industrial projects, or a related field and understands the importance of accurate purchasing, lead-time management, and strong vendor relationships.

This position typically works 8 hours per day/5 hours per week in our Whitesboro office.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procure electrical materials, tools, and services in accordance with project specifications, budgets, schedules and company procedures

• Review material takeoffs to determine purchasing needs

• Obtain and compare quotes from vendors, negotiate pricing and terms, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, availability, lead time and reliability

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure orders accurately reflect quantities, specifications, pricing, delivery requirements, and project information

• Partner with Project Managers, Estimating Team, Superintendents and the Warehouse Team to fulfill purchasing requirements

• Maintain accurate records within ProcureDesk

• Follow specified escalation process when orders are not “received” timely

• Provide metrics/analytics and present during weekly office meetings to facilitate identification of training needs, process changes, etc.

• Assist procurement staff with material orders

Qualifications

• 2 years of procurement or purchasing experience preferred

• Knowledge of electrical materials preferred

• Strong understanding of purchasing process

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

• High level of follow-through

• Strong attention to detail

• Proactive approach to customer service

Work Environment

• In-office work required

• Fast-paced construction environment

• Interaction with internal office staff, superintendents, and project managers

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

Reds Electrical Service Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of disability status. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and request any necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact hr@redselectricnw.com. Reds Electrical Service Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strives to provide a workplace that is inclusive and accessible for all employees.