Strategic Electrical Purchasing Lead

Your Talent Team; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team is assisting a family-owned electrical contractor in Massachusetts with its search for a Purchasing Manager. This is a full-time, standalone role with administrative support, focused on sourcing materials for field projects and prefab.

You will negotiate quotes, release orders, track lead times for gear and generators, and coordinate deliveries with project managers and foremen, while building strong relationships with distributors.

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

Job description

Your Talent Team is assisting a family-owned electrical contractor in Massachusetts with its search for a Purchasing Manager. This is a full-time, standalone role with administrative support, focused on sourcing materials for field projects and prefab.

You will negotiate quotes, release orders, track lead times for gear and generators, and coordinate deliveries with project managers and foremen, while building strong relationships with distributors.