Purchasing Manager - Electrical Contractor
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Stoneham, MA · Posted November 12, 2026
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About the job
About our client
Our client is a family-owned electrical contractor serving commercial clients across Massachusetts and New England. Their work covers design-build and fast-track construction, service, fire alarm, tele-data, clean energy, and generators, supported by in-house prefabrication. Projects include healthcare, life science, education, and commercial buildings. The company runs without a rigid hierarchy, and employees can take matters straight to the top.
The role
The Purchasing Manager buys the material and equipment for the company's projects. This is a full-time, standalone position, with administrative support.
What you would be doing
Buying materials for field projects and prefab, from commodity items to project packages
Request quotes from distributors and negotiate pricing and terms
Release orders and coordinate deliveries with project managers and foremen
Track lead times on gear, generators, and other long-lead equipment
Manage purchase orders in the company's purchasing software and reconcile them against invoices
Maintain relationships with distributors and manufacturer reps
What we are looking for
8 or more years in the electrical industry with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor
Working knowledge of electrical products, from commodity material to switchgear and generators
Two or more years of purchasing experience preferred; strong product knowledge may be considered in lieu of direct purchasing eperience
Experience with Kojo or similar construction purchasing software is a plus; training is provided