Electrical Purchasing Manager

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

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

APICS/ASCM Supply Chain certification

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (8.5 days)
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance (covered by Enterprise.)
• School Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity for career growth within our organization.
• Job Type: Full-time

Enterprise Electrical Core Values

(Greatness) Committed to Excellence

(Accountability) Plan it, Do it, Own it

(Mentorship) Learn it, Know it, Teach it

(Teamwork) One Team, One Goal

(Positivity) Positive Attitude Required