Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

Soap Creek Resources; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources in Massachusetts is seeking a Purchasing Manager to buy materials for commercial projects. This full-time role includes handling field projects, prefabrication, and coordinating with project managers and foremen to ensure timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate has deep electrical industry experience, strong knowledge of products from commodities to generators, and a hands-on approach to purchasing software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry (contractor or distributor).
• Solid knowledge of electrical products from materials to switchgear and generators.
• Strong purchasing aptitude and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials for field projects and prefab 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 and long-lead equipment.
• Maintain purchase orders in purchasing software and reconcile invoices.
• Maintain relationships with distributors and manufacturer reps.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Negotiation

Vendor management

Tools

Kojo purchasing 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