Purchasing Manager

JP Government Solutions; Central (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Government Solutions seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for two 21,000-ton central chiller plants, handling vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, expediting, logistics, and supplier performance.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7–10 years of procurement experience on large industrial projects, plus EPC or turnkey delivery and strong ERP/Procurement system skills. Experience with central utility plants or large MEP systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of procurement or purchasing experience on large industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with EPC or turnkey project delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems procurement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Procore, or equivalent).
• Experience with central utility plants, chiller plants, or large MEP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the project procurement plan in alignment with the overall project execution strategy.
• Identify and manage long-lead items including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, electrical switchgear, VFDs, and controls.
• Prequalify suppliers and subcontractors based on capability, safety, quality, financial stability, and delivery performance.
• Issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, and lead contract negotiations and purchase order issuance.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules aligned with the master project schedule.
• Actively expedite vendor submittals, fabrication, factory testing, and deliveries.
• Ensure procurement activities remain within approved project budgets.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure supplier compliance with quality requirements and factory acceptance testing.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor management

Project procurement planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Procore

Job description

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing all procurement activities for the turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover of two 21,000-ton central chiller plants, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, expediting, logistics, and supplier performance management.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing all procurement activities for the turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover of two 21,000-ton central chiller plants, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, expediting, logistics, and supplier performance management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the project procurement plan in alignment with the overall project execution strategy
• Identify and manage long-lead items including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, electrical switchgear, VFDs, and controls
• Prequalify suppliers and subcontractors based on capability, safety, quality, financial stability, and delivery performance
• Issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, and lead contract negotiations and purchase order issuance
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules aligned with the master project schedule
• Actively expedite vendor submittals, fabrication, factory testing, and deliveries
• Ensure procurement activities remain within approved project budgets
• Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure supplier compliance with quality requirements and factory acceptance testing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 7–10 years of procurement or purchasing experience on large industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience with EPC or turnkey project delivery models
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems procurement
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Procore, or equivalent)
• Experience with central utility plants, chiller plants, or large MEP systems preferred