Purchasing Manager

Apollo Mechanical Contractors•Denver, CO

About The Position

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for its Denver team. This is a working leadership position requiring operational judgment, urgency, accountability, supplier management, and a commitment to helping project teams succeed. Apollo defines procurement as a broad process that includes understanding project requirements, sourcing, buyout planning, managing supplier risk, tracking materials and equipment, and protecting field execution. The Purchasing Manager leads regional purchasing and procurement, develops procurement personnel, partners with project and field teams, and participates directly in complex or high-risk procurements. The role also focuses on supplier relationships, procurement controls, and improving processes, tools, and workflows. Apollo is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, project management, or a related operational environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong commercial judgment and negotiation ability.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Creates accountability without creating bureaucracy.
Can distinguish what is genuinely urgent from what is simply loud.
Makes decisions with incomplete information when necessary.
Coaches people rather than solving every problem for them.
Is willing to jump into the details when circumstances require it.
Develops strong relationships with project teams and suppliers.
Understands the balance between price, schedule, quality, risk, and long-term supplier relationships.
Communicates difficult information early and directly.
Looks for ways to eliminate wasted effort and improve purchasing throughput.
Has excellent judgment and personal integrity.
Remains steady when multiple projects need help simultaneously.
Builds a culture in which ownership and follow-through are normal expectations.
Must complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Lead purchasing and procurement activities for the region.
Develop and support buyers and other procurement personnel.
Establish expectations for responsiveness, accountability, follow-through, accuracy, and customer service.
Partner with project managers, engineers, estimators, operations, and field teams on procurement strategy.
Support project buyouts and major sourcing decisions.
Identify long-lead materials and procurement risks early.
Maintain visibility into critical orders, supplier commitments, and material availability.
Help the team prioritize when demand exceeds available capacity.
Participate directly in complex or high-risk procurements and supplier escalations.
Negotiate and maintain productive supplier relationships.
Evaluate sourcing decisions based on total project impact, not simply initial purchase price.
Develop regional supplier capabilities while leveraging Apollo's broader supplier relationships.
Improve procurement processes, tools, and workflows.
Maintain strong purchasing controls and documentation.
Ensure problems are surfaced early rather than discovered when material is already late.