Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor

Accounting Search; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is assisting a family-owned electrical contractor for a Purchasing Manager role in Massachusetts. You will manage all procurement for field projects, coordinate with distributors, and track long-lead equipment while supporting project managers and foremen.

The ideal candidate has extensive electrical industry purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with construction purchasing software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor.
• Working knowledge of electrical products, from commodity material to switchgear and generators.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience preferred; strong product knowledge may be considered in lieu of direct purchasing experience.
• Experience with Kojo or similar construction purchasing software is a plus; training is 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 management

Vendor coordination

Negotiation

Project coordination

Procurement software

Tools

Kojo

Construction 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