Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

6 Degrees Search; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee material procurement for electrical projects. This standalone full-time role supports field teams and prefabrication efforts across Massachusetts and New England.

The successful candidate will have deep electrical industry experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage vendor relationships and lead time tracking. No remote work; on-site role with administrative support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Buying materials for field projects and prefab.
• 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

Negotiation

Vendor management

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

Kojo software

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