Purchasing Manager

B-G Mechanical; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical services firm is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement duties, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate purchase orders. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in the HVAC/plumbing/construction industry, excellent communication skills, and financial acumen. This role involves negotiating discounts, reviewing invoices, and ensuring product supply accuracy. The position is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts and offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to project success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of purchasing experience in the HVAC/plumbing/construction industry.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to negotiate and manage projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase material and fixtures for various projects.
• Coordinate release of bulk orders and manage purchase orders.
• Review and approve material invoices and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Overview

B-G Mechanical, an Equans Company, is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team. In this role, you are responsible for the procurement of products and materials on behalf of the organization. Builds and maintains relationships with vendors to ensure the accurate supply of products. Manages administrative duties relating to purchases.

Essential Job Functions

• Purchase material and plumbing specialties and fixtures, bulk orders for projects and other equipment as requested.
• Coordinate release of material bulk orders for projects.
• Set up purchase orders for pick‑up orders.
• Issue material purchase orders against material release forms received from foremen.
• Review and approve material invoices. Resolve any PO or invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain log of all release forms to verify that all were received. Contact foreman if last number is not consecutive.
• Assist Administrative Assistant in inputting material and other purchase orders.
• Negotiate discounts and enter in material master file.
• Maintain log of discounts from vendors for the various projects.
• Coordinate return of excess material.
• Invoice projects for material taken from shop inventory.
• Communicate with financial staff concerning credits due for returned materials.
• Communicate with foremen on backorders and amend/adjust POs accordingly.
• Prepare pipe, valve, fitting & hanger submittals for projects.
• Review submittals of equipment and material purchased.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5‑7 years of purchasing experience in the HVAC/plumbing/construction industry.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Works well under pressure, manages and meets project deadlines.
• Financial acumen/ability to comprehend budget structures.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong client focus with the desire to achieve significant results.