Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a family-owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England. This full-time role focuses on buying materials for field projects and prefabrication, coordinating with project managers, and managing purchase orders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in the electrical industry, strong knowledge of products from basic materials to switchgear and generators, and experience negotiating with distributors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor.
• Strong knowledge of electrical products, from commodity materials to switchgear and generators.
• Purchasing experience and ability to negotiate pricing and terms.
• Experience with Kojo or similar construction purchasing software is a plus; training 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

Purchasing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Supply chain

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