Construction Purchasing Manager

Enterprise Electrical

  • Houston, Texas
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    Lead and manage the Company's daily purchasing activities supporting construction, service, warehouse, prefabrication, and corporate operations. · Resolve purchasing issues involving shortages, incorrect shipments, damaged materials, backorders, and delivery.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas

    Description

    Description

    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

    Similar Jobs