Purchasing Coordinator - Electrical

Who We Are AMPAM is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across California. With 1,800 employees across multiple business units, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and excellence in every project.

Job Summary AMPAM's Electrical Division is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Coordinator to support the procurement of electrical materials, equipment, and services for our multifamily and commercial construction projects. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, electrical Project Managers, Superintendents, and field Foremen, this role ensures that electrical materials – from wire, conduit, fittings, and devices to panels, switchgear, and lighting fixtures – are purchased at the right price and delivered to the jobsite when crews need them. This role plays a critical part in keeping electrical crews productive, protecting project margins, and supporting the procurement and supply chain departments.

Key Responsibilities Include: (But not limited to the following)

• Coordinate the procurement of goods and services in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Process material requisitions from electrical Foremen and Project Managers, converting them into accurate purchase orders for wire and cable, conduit (EMT, PVC, rigid), fittings, boxes, devices, and other electrical commodities.
• Solicit and compare quotes from electrical distributors and manufacturer representatives, and prepare bid comparisons for review by the Purchasing Manager.
• Support procurement of long-lead and engineered equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, meter stacks, and lighting fixture packages, tracking submittal approvals, release dates, and manufacturer lead times.
• Issue purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Coordinate jobsite deliveries with Superintendents and Foremen, including staging by building, floor, or phase, and confirm materials received match approved submittals and specifications.
• Communicate with vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor copper and commodity-driven pricing for wire and cable, track quote expiration dates, and flag significant price movements to the Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update internal systems (e.g., Spectrum ERP and the KOJO purchasing platform), including correct job and phase coding for electrical materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed to prevent shortages.
• Resolve issues related to delivery delays, pricing discrepancies, and damaged goods.
• Process returns, restocking credits, and backorders with electrical vendors, and reconcile vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Assist in reviewing electrical plans, material take-offs, and bills of material to confirm quantities, part numbers, and specifications before orders are placed.
• Work closely with internal departments (e.g., electrical project management, field operations, finance, and warehouse/logistics) to forecast purchasing needs based on project schedules.
• Assist in evaluating vendor performance and maintaining approved supplier lists.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination, preferably in an electrical or construction environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction materials and terminology (e.g., wire sizes/AWG, conduit types, devices, distribution equipment, and fixtures), or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to read material lists, product submittals/cut sheets, and basic electrical drawings, or willingness to be trained.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with ERP or purchasing software is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience purchasing for an electrical contractor, or working at an electrical supply house or distributor (counter sales, inside sales, or quoting).
• Familiarity with long-lead electrical equipment procurement, submittal processes, and release schedules.
• Familiarity with common electrical product manufacturers, catalog numbers, and NEC terminology.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting principles.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management best practices.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship

Recruitment Agencies

To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to AMPAM, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, become the property of AMPAM. AMPAM will not pay placement fees resulting from unsolicited submissions. External recruitment agencies should direct all inquiries exclusively to AMPAM's Talent Acquisition team.