Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

Food Management Search, Inc.; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. represents a family‑owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England. The Purchasing Manager buys materials for projects, coordinates with project managers and foremen, and manages purchase orders from field start to finish.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in the electrical industry, working knowledge of electrical products from commodity to switchgear and generators, and purchasing experience. Kojo or similar software training is provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor.
• Experience purchasing materials for field projects preferred; training provided for this role.

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 long‑lead equipment.
• Manage purchase orders in purchasing software and reconcile invoices.
• Maintain relationships with distributors and manufacturer reps.

Skills

Electrical industry knowledge

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

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