Mechanical Procurement Manager

Suffolk Construction • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Mechanical Procurement Manager leads complex HVAC and mechanical procurement programs while mentoring and developing junior team members. The role owns project buyout through closeout, strengthens supplier partnerships, drives continuous improvement in procurement processes, and helps expand intercompany sales opportunities and national or strategic agreements. The position works across multiple projects and interfaces with design, fabrication, logistics, and field teams.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction and HVAC systems and equipment, with the ability to lead procurement across design, fabrication, logistics, and field interfaces.
• Typically 8+ years in mechanical/HVAC procurement, estimating, project management, or related roles with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring others and driving results across multiple concurrent projects.
• Advanced negotiation and contract skills, with the ability to balance schedule, cost, risk, and relationship considerations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and project management or procurement systems.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical procurement strategy for multiple projects and/or high-complexity packages, setting priorities, standardizing approaches, and ensuring consistent execution.
• Perform full Project Manager duties from award through closeout, including contracts and purchase orders, submittals, releases, expediting, change management, invoicing, and closeout deliverables.
• Manage relationships with key OEMs, representatives, and suppliers; negotiate strategic pricing, service and startup support, and delivery commitments.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers through training, review of work products, and support for growth plans.
• Partner with leadership to identify and pursue mechanical procurement revenue opportunities, including preferred vendor programs, national agreements, and intercompany initiatives.
• Manage risks involving long-lead and high-impact items, develop mitigation plans, and communicate status and escalations to stakeholders.
• Improve procurement tools and processes, including templates, standard terms, lessons learned, and closeout checklists, and share best practices across the team.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
• Medical benefits
• Emotional and mental health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Access to expert financial resources
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
• Tax-deferred savings accounts
• 10 backup daycare days each year
• Short- and long-term disability
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed