Construction Purchasing Manager

Position Overview

The Construction Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services across multiple construction projects. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing, maintains strong vendor relationships, and leverages technology-driven tools to streamline processes, improve forecasting, and support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for materials, equipment, and subcontracted labor.
• Develop purchasing strategies to reduce costs and support schedules.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations.
• Utilize ERP and construction management systems (Procore, Sage, Viewpoint, CMiC).
• Implement digital workflows and analyze purchasing data.
• Train staff on new procurement technology.
• Collaborate with the Controller on budgets, cost codes, and accounting alignment.
• Monitor pricing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit trails.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and field teams regarding material needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5–10 years of construction purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and subcontractor processes.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement technology systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Successfully operate in a high-volume, fast-paced procurement environment.
• Able to articulate and discuss cost-savings, cycle-time reduction, lead-time improvements, the number of Purchase orders processed, the dollar amount of projects, the number of suppliers they have dealt with, etc.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Construction Management.
• Experience implementing procurement software.
• Power BI or advanced analytics capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Supplemental insurance options
• 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have purchasing construction industry experience?

Ability to Commute:

• Holtsville, NY 11742 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000