Purchasing Manager

Ridgeview Mission Critical is a growing electrical contractor providing high-quality electrical services for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. We take pride in our commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. As we expand, we’re looking for motivated team members who want to grow with us. Our team is tight-knit, solutions-driven, and passionate about doing the job right. If you're looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s procurement function to ensure field teams have the materials, tools, and equipment needed to execute projects efficiently, on time, and within budget.

This role goes beyond day-to-day purchasing—it plays a critical part in developing supplier strategies, improving procurement processes, managing costs, and supporting project execution across multiple job sites.

As Ridgeview continues to grow, this position will help build and standardize purchasing operations, with the opportunity to scale into a broader supply chain or operations leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchasing of electrical materials, tools, and equipment across multiple active projects.
• Develop and manage relationships with key local and national suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable lead times.
• Negotiate pricing agreements, volume discounts, and vendor contracts to drive cost savings.
• Identify and onboard new vendors to improve sourcing options and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Partner closely with project managers and field teams to forecast material needs and prevent delays.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and proactively resolve shortages, backorders, or discrepancies.
• Support preconstruction efforts by assisting with material pricing, takeoffs, and budget planning.
• Establish and continuously improve purchasing policies, workflows, and best practices.
• Implement and manage procurement tracking systems to improve visibility into orders, costs, and timelines.
• Standardize material purchasing across projects where possible to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Monitor purchasing trends, track cost variances, and identify opportunities for savings.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate job costing and invoice reconciliation.
• Oversee inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse/shop teams to ensure critical materials are stocked.
• Optimize ordering strategies to balance cost efficiency with project demands.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all procurement-related activities.
• Support the future development of a purchasing team as the company scales.

What We're Looking For

• 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in electrical contracting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, vendors, and supply chain dynamics.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships.
• Experience supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically—balancing long-term improvements with daily execution.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable learning procurement or construction management software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Valid driver’s license (occasional visits to job sites or suppliers may be required).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow with a company on the rise.
• Direct access to company leadership and a voice in improving systems.
• Supportive, team-first culture.
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays