Purchasing Manager
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Lexington, MA
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 17, 2026
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- Procure electrical materials in line with project budgets, plans, and specifications
- Prepare and distribute RFQs; secure competitive pricing and lead times
- Create and manage purchase orders accurately and efficiently
- Reconcile and approve invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable
- Coordinate equipment, rentals, and material deliveries to job sites
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; continuously source new suppliers
- Proactively resolve pricing, delivery, and quality issues
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials
- Manage returns and credits to optimize cost efficiency
- Negotiate pricing, shipping, and delivery timelines while collaborating with internal teams Required Skills & Experience
- 2+ years of purchasing experience in the construction or electrical industry
- Ability to read plans and understand relevant building/electrical codes
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- High attention to detail with strong data entry discipline
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem-solve effectively
- On-time delivery of materials (target: 95%+)
- Budget adherence and cost control
- Purchase order accuracy (target: <1% corrections)
- Timely processing of returns/credits (within 7 business days) Qualifications
Commitments
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Occasional travel to job sites or supplier locations
Extended periods of computer-based work
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Performance Metrics (KPIs)
On-time delivery of materials (target: 95%+)
Budget adherence and cost control
Timely processing of returns/credits (within 7 business days) Qualifications
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- Negotiate pricing, shipping, and delivery timelines while collaborating with internal teams Required Skills & Experience
- 2+ years of purchasing experience in the construction or electrical industry
- Ability to read plans and understand relevant building/electrical codes
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- High attention to detail with strong data entry discipline
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem-solve effectively
- Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Occasional travel to job sites or supplier locations
- Extended periods of computer-based work
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- On-time delivery of materials (target: 95%+)
- Budget adherence and cost control
- Purchase order accuracy (target: <1% corrections)
- Timely processing of returns/credits (within 7 business days) Qualifications
- 2+ years relevant purchasing experience
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Estimating or project management experience (e.g., ConEst)
Preferred Skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Purchase order accuracy (target: <1% corrections)
- 2+ years relevant purchasing experience
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening Preferred
- Estimating or project management experience (e.g., ConEst)
Education
- (Not required) – High school diploma or equivalent
- (Not required) – College degree or purchasing certifications
Purchasing Manager (Construction/Electrical) 📍 Office-based (with occasional vendor/job-site coordination) About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Manager to oversee all project materials purchasing activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and aligned with project budgets. You’ll work closely with vendors, project teams, and internal departments to keep operations running smoothly. Key Responsibilities
Procure electrical materials in line with project budgets, plans, and specifications
Prepare and distribute RFQs; secure competitive pricing and lead times
Create and manage purchase orders accurately and efficiently
Reconcile and approve invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable
Coordinate equipment, rentals, and material deliveries to job sites
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; continuously source new suppliers
Proactively resolve pricing, delivery, and quality issues
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials
Manage returns and credits to optimize cost efficiency
Negotiate pricing, shipping, and delivery timelines while collaborating with internal teams Required Skills & Experience
2+ years of purchasing experience in the construction or electrical industry
Ability to read plans and understand relevant building/electrical codes
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
High attention to detail with strong data entry discipline
Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem-solve effectively
Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Occasional travel to job sites or supplier locations
Extended periods of computer-based work
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Performance Metrics (KPIs)
On-time delivery of materials (target: 95%+)
Budget adherence and cost control
Purchase order accuracy (target: <1% corrections)
Timely processing of returns/credits (within 7 business days) Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years relevant purchasing experience
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Ability to pass pre-employment screening Preferred
Estimating or project management experience (e.g., ConEst)
College degree or purchasing certifications
Procure electrical materials in line with project budgets, plans, and specifications
Prepare and distribute RFQs; secure competitive pricing and lead times
Create and manage purchase orders accurately and efficiently
Reconcile and approve invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable
Coordinate equipment, rentals, and material deliveries to job sites
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; continuously source new suppliers
Proactively resolve pricing, delivery, and quality issues
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials
Manage returns and credits to optimize cost efficiency
Negotiate pricing, shipping, and delivery timelines while collaborating with internal teams Required Skills & Experience
2+ years of purchasing experience in the construction or electrical industry
Ability to read plans and understand relevant building/electrical codes
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
High attention to detail with strong data entry discipline
Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem-solve effectively
Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Occasional travel to job sites or supplier locations
Extended periods of computer-based work
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Performance Metrics (KPIs)
On-time delivery of materials (target: 95%+)
Budget adherence and cost control
Purchase order accuracy (target: <1% corrections)
Timely processing of returns/credits (within 7 business days) Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years relevant purchasing experience
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Ability to pass pre-employment screening Preferred
Estimating or project management experience (e.g., ConEst)
College degree or purchasing certifications