Purchasing Manager

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services • Converse, TX

3h • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and supply chain operations. This role oversees sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and timely delivery of materials to support operational and field teams.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, and service; negotiating commodity and bulk purchasing contracts; maintaining an updated supplier database; issuing and reconciling purchase orders; and improving purchasing workflows to increase efficiency. This position partners closely with field teams, division leaders, and administrative staff to enhance communication and ensure on-time delivery of products. Additional responsibilities include overseeing inventory management processes (Min/Max levels, reorder points, cycle counts), processing RTVs, improving invoice-to-PO reconciliation procedures, and leading and developing the purchasing team to drive accountability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or 7–10 years of equivalent experience
• 5+ years of combined experience in purchasing, receiving, or inventory management
• 2+ years in a similar leadership role with proven success
• 2+ years managing and developing a team
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years purchasing electrical supplies and commodities
• 5+ years purchasing for an electrical construction contractor
• 2+ years negotiating commodity contracts within the electrical industry
• Experience with Apex Purchasing System and Spectrum Accounting System

Responsibilities

• Overseeing sourcing
• Contract negotiations
• Supplier relationships
• Timely delivery of materials
• Evaluating and selecting suppliers
• Negotiating commodity and bulk purchasing contracts
• Maintaining an updated supplier database
• Issuing and reconciling purchase orders
• Improving purchasing workflows
• Overseeing inventory management processes
• Processing RTVs
• Improving invoice-to-PO reconciliation procedures
• Leading and developing the purchasing team

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees