Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

·         Lead and manage the Company's daily purchasing activities supporting construction, service, warehouse, prefabrication, and corporate operations.

·         Supervise Buyers, Senior Buyers, Purchasing Coordinators, and other purchasing personnel as assigned.

·         Review and approve purchase orders for accuracy, pricing, quantities, and compliance with company purchasing procedures.

·         Ensure purchasing requests are processed accurately and timely to support project schedules and operational requirements.

·         Coordinate material releases and deliveries to project sites, warehouses, prefabrication facilities, and other company locations.

·         Monitor open purchase orders and proactively expedite critical materials to minimize project delays.

·         Resolve purchasing issues involving shortages, incorrect shipments, damaged materials, backorders, and delivery discrepancies.

·         Coordinate emergency purchasing activities to support critical field operations.

·         Maintain purchasing records, documentation, and ERP purchasing data to ensure accuracy and audit compliance.

·         Monitor purchasing workflow and prioritize purchasing activities based on operational needs.

·         Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Warehouse personnel, and Operations leadership to ensure timely procurement of project materials.

·         Coordinate with Warehouse personnel regarding inventory availability, stock replenishment, and material transfers.

·         Support Prefabrication operations by coordinating material availability and delivery schedules.

·         Assist project teams with approved material substitutions and product availability.

·         Monitor material availability and communicate potential supply concerns to project stakeholders.

·         Develop and maintain productive working relationships with suppliers and distributors.

·         Coordinate daily communications with vendors regarding pricing, availability, deliveries, and order status.

·         Evaluate supplier responsiveness and communicate performance concerns to the Procurement Manager.

·         Assist in resolving routine supplier service issues and warranty claims.

·         Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain vendor documentation.

·         Verify pricing accuracy against approved quotations, contracts, and project estimates.

·         Monitor purchasing expenditures and assist in identifying operational cost-saving opportunities.

·         Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounting and suppliers.

·         Ensure purchasing activities comply with company purchasing procedures, internal controls, and approved supplier agreements.

·         Recommend process improvements that increase purchasing efficiency and customer service.

·         Lead, coach, mentor, and develop purchasing personnel to achieve departmental objectives.

·         Establish purchasing priorities and assign workloads to ensure timely execution of purchasing activities.

·         Monitor departmental performance metrics, purchasing cycle times, and service levels.

·         Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Thorough knowledge of purchasing operations, inventory management, material logistics, and construction purchasing practices.

·         Working knowledge of electrical construction materials, equipment, suppliers, and distribution channels.

·         Understanding of purchasing procedures, purchase order administration, and vendor coordination.

·         Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

·         Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

·         Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

·         Ability to interpret construction drawings, material takeoffs, specifications, and scopes of work.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve purchasing issues quickly and effectively.

·         Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Ability to maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

·         Ability to exercise sound judgment while supporting company purchasing policies and operational objectives.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Education:

·         Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.

·         Equivalent combination of education, industry training, and purchasing experience may be considered.

Certifications/Licenses:

·         Preferred:

o   Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

o   Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

o   APICS/ASCM Supply Chain certification

o   OSHA 10 preferred

·         Valid driver's license with the ability to maintain insurability under company standards.

Experience Requirements:

·         Minimum 5–7 years of purchasing, materials management, or supply chain experience.

·         Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.

·         Experience supporting commercial construction, electrical contracting, industrial construction, manufacturing, or project-based operations preferred.

·         Experience managing purchasing workflows, purchase orders, vendor relationships, and material logistics.

·         Experience with ERP systems, purchasing software, and inventory management systems.

·         Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.