Senior Purchasing Agent - Kansas City

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Bart’s Electric is a full service electrical and special systems contractor which has built a reputation of reliability and service that sets us apart in the commercial electric industry. Bart’s Electric philosophy is summarized in the phrase “We give the customer more service than they paid for.” We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Purchasing Agent to join our team In Liberty, MO. Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and ready to support dynamic construction projects from the ground up? We’re seeking a motivated Purchasing Agent to join our commercial construction team. This role manages strategic supplier relationships, oversees contract negotiations, and drives cost‑reduction initiatives that support long‑term operational and financial goals. The Purchasing Agent is proactive in their approach to coordinating the activities involved in procuring the materials needed, and will review requisition requests, while working with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedules. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment we’d love to hear from you!

Empowering Our Team At Barts Electric, our core belief is in nurturing the growth and development of our employees throughout their careers. As a merit shop, we prioritize advancement opportunities based on performance and dedication. We excel in delivering top-notch electrical services, supported by our skilled and motivated team. We recognize and reward hard work, ensuring that your contributions are always valued. Elevate your career with Barts Electric!

Leading the Industry Barts Electric is a leader in electrical and energy services, driving industry change through investments in technology, strategic project consulting, and process engineering. Our focus on productivity, value, and safety sets us apart. We continually invest in our merit-based employees’ skills, leadership, and career development, fostering innovation and growth.

Advance Your Career with Us

• Personal Growth: Take advantage of our industry-leading training and leadership development programs to build your career path.
• Safety First: We prioritize your safety, maintaining a safety rating that surpasses industry averages.

We Build Each Other Our “We Build Each Other” mentality puts you in the spotlight. Joining Barts Electric means taking control of your career. Our career development and continued education programs offer numerous opportunities for success.

Exceptional Career Growth We are committed to the growth of our team members. At Barts Electric, you’ll benefit from ongoing training programs, certification courses, and diverse project opportunities, ensuring continuous learning and career advancement.

Safety Culture Your safety is our top priority. We uphold strict safety protocols and provide regular training to ensure the well-being of our team on every job site. Our proactive safety approach has earned us a stellar record and the trust of our employees and clients.

Compensation and Benefits Barts Electric offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and performance-based bonuses, making our team feel valued and motivated.

Community and Belonging At Barts Electric, you’re more than an employee; your part of a family. We host team-building events, community service activities, and employee recognition programs that foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie among our staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Purchasing Agent leads complex procurement activities to ensure the organization secures high‑quality materials, equipment, and services at the best overall value. This role manages strategic supplier relationships, oversees contract negotiations, and drives cost‑reduction initiatives that support long‑term operational and financial goals. The Senior Purchasing Agent analyzes market trends, evaluates vendor performance, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to forecast needs and optimize inventory levels. Acting as a subject‑matter expert, this position provides guidance to junior purchasing staff, improves procurement processes, and ensures compliance with company policies and industry standards. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires and manages the Purchasing Agents and other staff as needed.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Develops and writes processes to be followed by purchasing agents.
• Gathers information for large buyouts of commodities. Maintains market knowledge and introduces new products to help improve production in the field and meet company goals of efficiency.
• Research purchase history of standard products with intent to maximize buying power and obtain the best value of said products and services.
• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables to share with operations department.
• Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Evaluates, reviews and makes recommendations of terms and conditions for PO’s of large buyouts for final approval of President of respective division.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers.
• Administers the departmental budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
• Minimum 3 years previous experience managing supply chain operations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth contract review and negotiation
• Previous management experience
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

We offer competitive pay and a generous benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, six paid holidays and a 401k with generous match.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Barts Electric employees create our success. To ensure that our services and culture continue to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experiences, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status.

Please follow the online application process. We will contact those candidates we are interested in pursuing further as openings become available.