Purchasing Professional

Purchasing Professional (Level Open – Manager to Director, depending on experience)

Position Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Professional with proven construction or subcontractor purchasing experience to own procurement for a growing AV, cabling, and security contractor. This role independently owns material sourcing, purchasing strategy, and supplier relationships, with a strong focus on driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

This is a highly autonomous role requiring strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, project-driven environment while working closely with internal teams.

This role is not a warehouse or transportation-only position and requires direct purchasing experience in a construction or subcontractor environment.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Logistics Operations:

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, budget adherence, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) and material-driven delays.
• Perform cost analyses and identify opportunities for savings without compromising quality or schedule.
• Respond quickly to urgent or emergency procurement needs.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information to facilitate transparency and informed decision-making.

Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing:

• Identify, assess, and select suppliers, considering price, quality, reliability, and delivery capabilities.
• Build, maintain, and expand vendor relationships within the AV, cabling, and security industries.
• Lead pricing, contract, and terms negotiations to drive cost savings and long-term value.
• Analyze purchasing history and market trends to support rebate strategies and category planning.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues proactively, and document outcomes for continuous improvement.

Technology & Process Improvement:

• Utilize procurement software to streamline workflows, monitor orders, and manage supplier relationships.
• Support implementation and optimization of new ERP/MRP systems as needed.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide clear updates to management on performance and savings.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Partner closely with operations, accounting, warehouse, and estimating teams to ensure seamless purchasing execution.
• Train internal teams on purchasing software, processes, and best practices.
• Work with leadership to align procurement strategy with company goals, project planning, and cost optimization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on purchasing experience supporting commercial construction or subcontractor operations.
• Strong understanding of material lead times, project-driven purchasing, and demand planning in a construction environment.
• Demonstrated success in vendor negotiation, cost reduction, supplier management, and category management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software implementation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and analytical skills.

We offer:
Full time employment opportunity with great compensation commensurate with experience, and long-term opportunities for performance bonuses, raises and career advancement and continuing education.

• Health and Welfare Plan which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Supplemental Disability, Supplemental Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness, Employee Assistance Program (EPA)
• Medical and Dependent Reimbursement Programs
• Exceptional 401(k) Plan with matching Employer Contribution
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity that considers all applicants and employees without regard to their disability or protected veteran status.

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