Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY: 

The Purchasing Manager leads all procurement, inventory, warehouse, and material operations for the company, ensuring materials, vendors, and subcontractors are sourced cost-effectively and delivered on time. This role builds and manages systems that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support project execution and company growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Leads and performs all purchasing functions across the company, including materials, equipment, tools, office supplies, and capital purchases.
• Develops and executes procurement strategies that balance cost, availability, and delivery timelines.
• Establishes, maintains, and manages an approved vendor list.
• Sources and vets vendors in new and existing markets.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers and service providers.
• Acts as the company representative in vendor negotiations and relationship management.
• Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities and purchasing efficiencies.
• Establishes scalable procurement workflows to support company growth.
• Coordinates purchasing activities across departments to leverage company-wide buying power.

Subcontractor Management

• Sources, evaluates, and manages subcontractor relationships.
• Develops, negotiates, and administers subcontractor agreements and contracts.
• Partners with Project Managers to monitor subcontractor performance.
• Addresses subcontractor performance issues and facilitates resolution.

Inventory Management

• Owns inventory strategy and management across all company locations, including; Warehouse, Company vehicles (truck stock), Trailers, and Jobsites.
• Oversees tracking and reporting of customer-furnished materials.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepares and presents reports on purchasing activity, market conditions, and cost trends.
• Develops and maintains procurement and inventory performance metrics.
• Continuously evaluates and improves procurement, inventory, and logistics systems.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervises warehouse staff and related roles.
• Provides direction and oversight to site coordinators and logistics-related personnel.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Project Managers, Field Operations, and leadership.

Other Duties

• Coordinates removal, return, or disposal of surplus materials.
• Assists with warehouse and logistics operations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• All employees must demonstrate the ability to promote and embody the Premise Core Values: Be Ready to Learn, Own the Result, Build Trust, and Drive to Complete
• In addition to the above, other required qualifications for this role are: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, negotiations, and contracts.
• Experience leading and developing a responsive and high‑performing team.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company systems and software. 
• Travel occasionally 

• Preferred qualifications are:

• Experience in construction, electrical, or related industry.
• Experience managing warehouse operations and inventory systems.
• Experience with subcontractor sourcing and management.
• Demonstrated success in building or improving procurement systems and processes.

OTHER REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Cost Consciousness - Works within the approved budget. Develops and implements cost-saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources. Completes projects on time and within budget.
• Follow Up - Monitors the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project. Communicates time frames, gathers appropriate information and evaluates results.
• Planning & Organizing - Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Prioritizes activities and assignments, identifies tasks and resources, and develops schedules and timelines. Plans and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Can organize multiple projects or tasks into work streams or project plans that are comprehensive and facilitate understanding of roles. Stays focused on the work completion. Measures performance against goals.
• Written Communication - Can write clearly and succinctly for a variety of communication settings and audiences. Communicates the message effectively and ensures understanding. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively. Can read and interpret written information. 
• Negotiation - Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Clarifies situations and keeps discussions focused on the issues. Develops ideas and builds support for preferred alternatives. Can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic. Has a good sense of timing. Facilitates agreement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, lift, talk, hear, see, reach, grasp, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift to 15 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

The employee performs the essential functions of this job in a combination of office, warehouse, and jobsite environments. Occasional travel to job site is required.

 Premise Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran-friendly employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.