Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a Senior Buyer and any future additions to the purchasing team.
• Coordinate closely with project scheduling teams to ensure materials and equipment are available in alignment with work plans.
• Work with project managers to forecast long‑lead and project‑specific materials, securing orders that meet delivery requirements and budget targets.
• Serve as secondary support for warehousing and materials management leadership when necessary.
• Partner daily with warehouse teams to manage stock levels, address shortages, support resupply, resolve discrepancies, and maintain Kanban or other inventory systems.
• Oversee the return‑materials process, ensuring timely credit recovery and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with design, sales, and marketing teams to evaluate new materials, product options, and vendor offerings.
• Manage schedule adjustments-including expediting, deferring, or canceling orders-based on operational needs.
• Research and qualify alternative suppliers, specialty components, and custom material solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, monitor performance metrics, and pursue continuous improvement initiatives.
• Update bills of materials as needed to reflect final project configurations.
• Conduct supply and demand forecasting for core commodities and inventory categories.
• Partner with warehouse leadership to establish appropriate restocking thresholds and inventory valuations.
• Evaluate transportation requirements, delivery methods, and movement of goods across facilities and customer sites.
• Work with executive leadership to identify emerging suppliers, evaluate new materials or technologies, set preliminary pricing structures, and introduce new products while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.

Additional Expectations

• Perform other assignments as needed to support operations.
• Contribute to a collaborative, positive, and solutions‑oriented work culture.
• Demonstrate core organizational values such as safety, reliability, integrity, and a strong drive for results.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of purchasing experience, preferably within solar, electrical, industrial equipment, or related sectors.
• Background in industrial components or technical materials (preferred).
• Experience supporting multi‑location operations with revenues of $25M or higher.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP principles, inventory control, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier‑relationship skills.
• High attention to detail and consistent ability to meet deadlines and performance goals.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations, branch offices, and industry events as necessary.
• Proficiency with office software suites and ERP systems.
• Ability to work primarily onsite with limited hybrid flexibility, depending on business needs.