Senior Purchasing Manager

BGIS • Hudson, FL

19d • $87,477 - $131,216

About The Position

BGIS ITS is currently seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to join the team in Hudson, FL. Join BGIS Integrated Technical Services (ITS) and take your HVAC career to the next level with a company that invests in your growth, well-being, and future. We’re hiring a Senior Purchasing Manager in Hudson, FL. be part of a global leader in facility management and make a meaningful impact every day. Why BGIS ITS? At BGIS ITS, we support over 500 U.S.-based technicians (and 7,000 globally) with industry-leading training, resources, and career development. Since joining the BGIS group in 2022, we’ve redefined excellence in integrated facility management by prioritizing professionalism, care, and continuous improvement. Overview of the role: The Senior Purchasing Manager leads purchasing operations and processes and is responsible for managing procurement of equipment and supplies, ensuring the organization has materials required to operate efficiently and effectively. The key position manages relationships with suppliers and negotiates contracts for the best possible prices and terms. The role also directs the estimating team activities including preparing and delivering customer proposals and estimate. The Senior Purchasing Manager leads others positively exemplifying BGIS values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 year’s experience in purchasing or procurement related field with managerial responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• People Leadership skills to train and develop an efficient, productive, and motivated team.
• Relationship building expertise with internal and external key contacts.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or collaborating with estimating teams in facilities services, construction, HVAC, or building maintenance strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and procurement software preferred.
• ISM and NAPM CPM or other certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• People Management
• Select, develop and train purchasing and estimating team members.
• Define performance expectations and provide performance feedback.
• Recommend professional training and support team member career planning.
• Communicate company goals, policies, plans and priorities both formally and informally.
• Collaborate with team to define and communicate priorities.
• Partner with business leaders to define and communicate direct report priorities.
• Communicate with team to share information and best practices.
• Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.
• Manage Purchasing Operations and Processes
• Develop optimal supply and inventory levels that consistently provides quality materials at the lowest cost in a timely manner.
• Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement related documents.
• Ensure accurate, competitive, and timely preparation and delivery of customer estimates and proposals.
• Partner with operations, accounting, and other teams to identify the equipment and supplies required and ascertain effectiveness of the purchasing programs.
• Oversee management of tracking of incoming equipment, parts, and supplies by procurement team including streamlining of processes.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with external and internal requirements.
• Analyze expenditure base to identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Review parts pricing on bi-annual basis.
• Perform market analysis and recommend short and long-term sourcing strategies with defined risk/benefit analysis.
• Prepare letters, communications, and other updates for customers and external contacts.
• Manage Estimating Operations and Processes
• Direct creation and delivery of customer facing estimates and proposals.
• Establish and implement estimating standards, templates, and review processes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Develop and maintain standardized estimating tools, databases, and historical cost libraries to improve speed and accuracy.
• Audit customer estimates and track approved or dismissed estimates.
• Review and approve all large or high risk estimates before submission to customers.
• Ensure estimates include accurate labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead costs while remaining competitive and profitable.
• Track estimate-to-actual performance and conduct post project reviews with operations and estimating teams to refine future estimates.
• Collaborate with sales and operations leadership to align estimating strategy with business development goals and margin targets.
• Monitor estimating workload, turnaround times, and win-rate metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supplier Management
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers and establish sophisticated supplier agreements to obtain the best possible pricing.
• Synchronize all work functions with the purchasing department and vendors.
• Ensure all sourced product meets safety, health, and environment requirements.

Benefits

• Annual Salary Rate : $87,477.20 – $131,215.81 annually
• Optimizer Annual Incentive Award : 5%
• Paid Time Off : Start with 48 hours, increasing to 168 hours with tenure
• Paid Holidays : 7 annually (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• 401(k) Match : 5% employer contribution
• Additional Perks : Comprehensive Benefits : Health, life, and disability coverage
• Corporate Discounts : Exclusive perks through ADP
• Career Development : Ongoing technical training and certifications
• Growth Opportunities : Clear paths for advancement and relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees