Purchasing Manager
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
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and service
- Negotiate commodity and bulk purchasing contracts
- Maintain an updated supplier database
- Issue and reconcile purchase orders
- Improve purchasing workflows to increase efficiency
- Oversee inventory management processes (Min/Max levels, reorder points, cycle counts)
- Process RTVs
- Improve invoice-to-PO reconciliation procedures
- Lead and develop the purchasing team
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
