Senior Purchasing Manager Electrical Construction Projects

SPG; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG, a family-owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England, seeks a Purchasing Manager to procure materials and equipment for projects. This full-time, standalone role includes working with project managers and foremen to ensure on-time deliveries.

You will source products, request quotes, negotiate terms, release orders, track lead times for gear and generators, manage purchase orders in the purchasing software, and maintain distributor relationships.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Electrical industry experience

Negotiation

Purchasing process

Tools

Kojo software

Job description

SPG, a family-owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England, seeks a Purchasing Manager to procure materials and equipment for projects. This full-time, standalone role includes working with project managers and foremen to ensure on-time deliveries.

You will source products, request quotes, negotiate terms, release orders, track lead times for gear and generators, manage purchase orders in the purchasing software, and maintain distributor relationships.