Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

Genie Matthews and Associates; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to source materials and equipment for commercial construction projects across Massachusetts and New England. You will manage field purchases, solicit quotes, negotiate terms, release orders, coordinate deliveries, and track long-lead gear while maintaining strong distributor relationships.

You will work with project managers and foremen, use Kojo or similar purchasing software, and bring 8+ years of electrical industry

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience preferred; strong product knowledge may be considered in lieu of direct purchasing experience.
• Experience with Kojo or similar construction purchasing software is a plus; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

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