Senior Purchasing Agent - Construction

Role: Purchasing Agent III - Ideally someone with a Senior Project Engineer backgroundLocation: Downtown Seattle, WAWe are partnering with a leading employee-owned general contractor to hire a Purchasing Agent III to support multiple active construction projects across the Seattle market. This is a procurement-focused role within a construction operations environment - ideal for candidates with a Project Engineer or Senior PE background who enjoy the technical and purchasing side of the business.This position is not project-specific and is not a warehouse construction role. Instead, it supports ongoing projects by managing the procurement of contract-defined materials and coordinating closely with project teams, vendors, and preconstruction.What They're Looking ForBackground as a Project Engineer or Senior Project EngineerStrong ability to read plans and understand construction documentsSolid understanding of construction materials and installation methodsExperience working for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related construction environmentMinimum of 3 years of construction industry experienceCore ResponsibilitiesProcure contract-defined materials for active construction projectsDefine and communicate project requirements to vendorsReview and align vendor proposals with contract scope, schedule, and budgetCoordinate RFIs, submittals, change orders, deliveries, and installations related to purchased materialsAssist with budgeting, billing, and ERP-related processesProvide estimating support to Preconstruction teamsSupport the Purchasing Manager with business planning, growth initiatives, and training materialsOffice-based role supporting multiple projectsGeneral contracting / construction operations settingHighly collaborative team environmentWhy This RoleOpportunity to pivot from PE/SPE into a purchasing & procurement specialtyExposure to multiple projects rather than being tied to one jobsiteStable, long-term role with growth potentialStrong benefits and employee-focused cultureIf you're detail-oriented, technically strong, and interested in the procurement side of construction, this is a great opportunity to apply your field and document knowledge in a broader operational role.J-18808-Ljbffr