Purchasing Manager

Jpgovsolutions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jpgovsolutions in Wisconsin is seeking a Purchasing Manager responsible for managing all procurement activities for two central chiller plants. The selected candidate will develop procurement plans and manage vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience in large industrial projects, along with strong negotiation skills and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with central utility plants or large MEP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the project procurement plan.
• Identify and manage long-lead items.
• Prequalify suppliers and subcontractors based on capability.
• Lead contract negotiations and purchase order issuance.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for supplier compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement experience

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

Proficiency in ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Procore

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.

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