Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, and material logistics supporting commercial electrical, low-voltage, telecommunications, and fiber-optic construction projects.

This role ensures that materials, equipment, tools, and supplies are available when needed, at the best possible price, and delivered to the correct locations to support project execution. The Procurement Manager works closely with Project Managers, field personnel, vendors, suppliers, and warehouse staff to maintain material availability while controlling costs and inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

• Source and purchase materials, equipment, tools, and supplies for construction projects.
• Obtain competitive vendor quotations and evaluate pricing, lead times, and product availability.
• Negotiate pricing, freight, payment terms, stocking agreements, and supplier contracts.
• Issue and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Track material lead times and proactively identify supply chain issues.
• Coordinate expedited purchasing when required.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Develop preferred vendor agreements and standardized purchasing practices.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Manage inventory levels across warehouses, yards, service vehicles, and project locations.
• Establish minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Track material receipts, transfers, returns, and allocations.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory records within purchasing or ERP systems.
• Monitor obsolete, damaged, excess, and slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate material returns, credits, and warranty claims.
• Oversee warehouse organization and material staging.
• Ensure proper storage and protection of materials and equipment.

Material Logistics & Project Support

• Coordinate delivery schedules with project teams.
• Develop procurement schedules based on project milestones.
• Track long-lead items and communicate risks to project management.
• Coordinate material releases to job sites and staging areas.
• Resolve shipping issues, shortages, and incorrect deliveries.
• Support project closeout through material reconciliation and credit recovery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, materials management, inventory control, or construction operations.
• Experience working within electrical construction, telecommunications, low-voltage, utilities, or infrastructure industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Experience with vendor negotiation and supplier management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and purchasing/inventory software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in construction, contracting, telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, distribution, or related industries.
• Experience managing procurement, purchasing, inventory control, or materials management functions.
• Experience developing and maintaining vendor, supplier, and distributor relationships.
• Demonstrated success negotiating pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements.
• Experience utilizing ERP, purchasing, inventory management, or accounting systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory controls, receiving processes, and material logistics.

Key Performance Indicators

• Material availability
• Inventory accuracy
• Procurement cost savings
• Vendor performance
• Purchase order accuracy
• Reduction of material shortages
• Warehouse organization
• Inventory turns and utilization

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person