Purchasing Manager (commercial electric) at Enterprise Electrical

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.