Strategic Purchasing Manager – Electrical Contractor

Top Dog Recruiting; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a family-owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England. The role focuses on buying materials for field projects and prefab, managing quotes, orders, and deliveries, and coordinating with project managers and foremen.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in the electrical industry with contractor or distributor experience, strong product knowledge, and purchasing software experience (Kojo or similar). Training is provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or distributor.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience preferred; strong product knowledge may substitute for direct purchasing experience.
• Experience with Kojo or similar construction purchasing software; 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

Buying materials

Negotiation

Vendor management

Tools

Kojo

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a family-owned electrical contractor serving Massachusetts and New England. The role focuses on buying materials for field projects and prefab, managing quotes, orders, and deliveries, and coordinating with project managers and foremen.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in the electrical industry with contractor or distributor experience, strong product knowledge, and purchasing software experience (Kojo or similar). Training is provided.