Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY: The Purchasing Manager oversees the material and equipment purchases for the Construction Department at Gillette Air Conditioning.

will include creating purchase orders, negotiating pricing, establishing long-term purchasing agreements, and managing the overall supply chain strategy.

This position is ideal for individuals familiar with supply chain and the construction industry with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant purchasing experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage material purchases for HVAC, Sheetmetal, Piping, and Plumbing trade teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers to manage pricing, lead times, and service levels
• Create purchase orders that are correctly coded to the correct project, GL account, and phase code for accurate cost accounting
• Utilize our warehouse and logistics capabilities to improve supply chain efficiency and maximize cost savings
• Conduct pricing analysis for new and existing product lines and lead cost reduction initiatives
• Implement standardized pricing agreements and maintain pricing within the ERP system
• Develop processes to increase collaboration between field and office personnel as well as improve communication regarding material availability through order acknowledgements and expected delivery dates

• Willingness to work as part of a team with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman, and Estimators to ensure material and equipment availability
• Collaborate with field personnel to ensure material changes or substitutions are in line with our quality standards
• Continually looks for ways to improve processes, efficiency, and personal performance