Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager to source materials and equipment for our commercial construction projects in Massachusetts and New England. This full-time role operates with administrative support and allows direct access to project leaders.

You will buy materials from field projects, request quotes, negotiate terms, release orders, coordinate deliveries, and track long-lead gear. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical contracting or distribution and solid purchasing

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or distributor.
• 2+ years purchasing experience preferred; strong product knowledge may substitute.
• Knowledge of electrical products from commodities to switchgear and generators.
• Kojo or similar construction purchasing software experience is a plus; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Buy materials for field projects and prefab.
• Request quotes from distributors and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Release purchase orders and coordinate deliveries with project managers and foremen.
• Track lead times on gear, generators, and other long-lead equipment.
• Manage purchase orders in the purchasing software and reconcile invoices.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

Project coordination

Tools

Kojo

Job description

About our client

Our client is a family-owned electrical contractor serving commercial clients across Massachusetts and New England. Their work covers design-build and fast-track construction, service, fire alarm, tele-data, clean energy, and generators, supported by in-house prefabrication. Projects include healthcare, life science, education, and commercial buildings. The company runs without a rigid hierarchy, and employees can take matters straight to the top.

The role

The Purchasing Manager buys the material and equipment for the company's projects. This is a full-time, standalone position, with administrative support.

What you would be doing

• Buying materials for field projects and prefab, from commodity items to project packages
• Request quotes from distributors and negotiate pricing and terms
• Release orders and coordinate deliveries with project managers and foremen
• Track lead times on gear, generators, and other long-lead equipment
• Manage purchase orders in the company's purchasing software and reconcile them against invoices
• Maintain relationships with distributors and manufacturer reps

What we are looking for

• 8 or more years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor
• Working knowledge of electrical products, from commodity material to switchgear and generators
• Two or more years of purchasing experience preferred; strong product knowledge may be considered in lieu of direct purchasing eperience
• Experience with Kojo or similar construction purchasing software is a plus; training is provided