Senior Purchasing Agent

Senior Purchasing Agent

Come join one of the fastest-growing independently owned distributors in Northern California. Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool is looking for a full-time Senior Purchasing Agent to join our ALCAL team. The preferred location for this role is at our branch in Dublin, CA, though it can also be based out of our other branch locations.

The Senior Purchasing Agent leads inventory replenishment, category purchasing, and supplier management to support service levels, profitability, and inventory performance across all locations. This role executes purchasing policies, manages vendor relationships, and may specialize in Wire Quotesoverseeing wire sourcing, customer quotations, pricing, and contracts to drive sales growth and optimize wire inventory strategies.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $83,000 - $103,000 annual salary depending upon experience
• Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Free Vision Insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Match
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD Insurance
• Paid Major Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Wellness Program
• Voluntary Benefits Pet Insurance, Legal Plan, Student Loan Program, Additional Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Fringe Personalized Lifestyle Benefit

Responsibilities:

• Oversee inventory replenishment and category purchasing for assigned vendors across all locations to meet service and performance targets
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock
• Track and manage inventory metrics including turns, fill rates, GMROI, and overall performance
• Ensure accurate purchasing and inventory data within the ERP system
• Manage branch transfers and monitor freight and purchasing costs
• Conduct supplier reviews, performance evaluations, and product line rationalization
• Develop strong supplier partnerships to secure competitive pricing, lead times, and favorable terms
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction

Wire Quotes & Wire Category Management (as assigned):

• Prepare and manage timely, accurate wire quotations for customers
• Ensure quotes meet pricing strategies, margin goals, and technical requirements
• Lead sourcing, purchasing, and replenishment for the wire product category
• Negotiate and manage wire contracts and blanket orders
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery timelines
• Monitor quote activity, margins, and market competitiveness and resolve issues as needed

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Communicate proactively with sales, branch, and corporate teams on purchasing, inventory, and quote activity
• Support sales leadership with pricing and sourcing expertise
• Analyze supplier performance, quote metrics, and market trends
• Provide insights and reporting to leadership
• Maintain compliance with company policies and documentation requirements

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 510+ years of purchasing, sourcing, and/or quoting experience; wire, cable, or electrical industry experience strongly preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Solar Eclipse ERP (inventory and purchasing modules required).
• Phocas experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Other Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation, communication, and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Process-oriented mindset with systems-thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethical standards, and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

More about Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool:

Over the past decade, Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool has grown to 15 locations across Northern and Central California, and we are proud to now be open in Sparks, Nevada! Ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationwide, we operate under two trusted brands and specialize in tools, safety, specified products, electrical supplies, alternative energy, and automation. Our core customers include commercial and industrial contractors, as well as facility and OEM clients who rely on our expertise and reliability to keep their businesses moving forward.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.