Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

True North Consultants, Inc.; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Purchasing Manager to oversee material and equipment purchasing for commercial projects in Massachusetts. This full-time role includes coordinating with project managers, distributors, and field teams to ensure timely delivery and accurate invoicing.

The ideal candidate has deep electrical product knowledge, at least 8 years in the field, and 2+ years in purchasing. Experience with Kojo or similar software is a plus, and the company supports training for the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Buy 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 with invoices
• Maintain relationships with distributors and manufacturer reps

Skills

Electrical industry knowledge

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

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