Senior Electrical Purchasing Manager – Construction Projects

Food Management Search, Inc.; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. represents a family‑owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England. The Purchasing Manager buys materials for projects, coordinates with project managers and foremen, and manages purchase orders from field start to finish.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in the electrical industry, working knowledge of electrical products from commodity to switchgear and generators, and purchasing experience. Kojo or similar software training is provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor.
• Experience purchasing materials for field projects preferred; training provided for this role.

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 long‑lead equipment.
• Manage purchase orders in purchasing software and reconcile invoices.
• Maintain relationships with distributors and manufacturer reps.

Skills

Electrical industry knowledge

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

Tools

Kojo

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. represents a family‑owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England. The Purchasing Manager buys materials for projects, coordinates with project managers and foremen, and manages purchase orders from field start to finish.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in the electrical industry, working knowledge of electrical products from commodity to switchgear and generators, and purchasing experience. Kojo or similar software training is provided.