Electrical Procurement Manager

Suffolk Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401k plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Freedom Source, a subsidiary of Suffolk Construction, seeks an Electrical Procurement Manager to lead direct sourcing of electrical materials and services for diverse construction projects. You will collaborate with architectural, preconstruction, and project teams to ensure competitive pricing, compliance with standards, and timely material delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years in electrical procurement, strong negotiation and data analysis skills, and proven leadership to manage a procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field; Electrical Engineering degree strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience with an electrical or general contractor in procurement or project management.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical procurement within the construction industry.
• Strong negotiation, data analysis, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for electrical materials and services with internal teams.
• Identify new procurement and revenue opportunities to support company goals.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and mitigate risks by partnering with reliable suppliers.
• Oversee daily electrical procurement team operations and ensure efficiency.
• Review bills of materials and bids for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing and negotiate terms.
• Perform material takeoffs, cost estimates, and pricing for current and upcoming projects.
• Submit product submittals and prepare product lists for purchase orders.
• Negotiate terms, track orders, and ensure timely delivery per project timelines.
• Approve invoices and monitor alignment with procurement standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners to support material delivery.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Electrical Procurement Manager

ID: 2026-11918

Job Location: US-MO-St Louis

Type: Regular Full-Time

Category/Department: Freedom Source

Overview

Freedom Source, a subsidiary of Suffolk Construction, is seeking highly organized and strategic Electrical Procurement Manager to lead the direct sourcing and procurement of electrical materials, equipment, and services across construction projects in various market sectors. This role involves managing vendor relationships, conducting market analysis to secure competitive pricing, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with architectural, preconstruction, and project teams to support successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies for electrical materials and services in coordination with internal
• Identify and pursue new procurement and revenue opportunities to support company
• Evaluate and mitigate risks by partnering with reliable, high-quality vendors and
• Oversee daily operations of the electrical procurement team, ensuring efficiency and
• Review and validate electrical contractors' bills of materials and labor bids for completeness and
• Analyze and compare vendor quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Perform material takeoffs, cost estimates, and pricing for current and upcoming
• Collect, review, and submit product submittals in accordance with project
• Prepare detailed product lists and quantities for purchase orders and change
• Negotiate terms, track orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials as per project
• Approve and monitor invoices to ensure alignment with procurement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners to support the delivery of Freedom Source materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field; Electrical Engineering degree strongly
• 5-7 years of experience with an electrical contractor or general contractor, ideally in a procurement or project management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical procurement or a closely related discipline within the construction industry.
• Strong skills in negotiation, data analysis, and organizational
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented
• Familiarity with construction project workflows and procurement software is highly
• Adaptable and responsive to changes in industry trends, market conditions, and project
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, and

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

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Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk's total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

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