Overview
One of the largest and most respected mechanical contractors in the United States is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for a growing Midwest office. This role will play a critical part in supporting large-scale commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects while establishing and leading the purchasing function for the region.
The Purchasing Manager will oversee the sourcing and procurement of major mechanical equipment, materials, and subcontracted services while building strong vendor partnerships and implementing effective procurement processes. This position will collaborate closely with executive leadership, project management, and operations teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
This is an excellent opportunity to help build and lead a purchasing team within a rapidly expanding office while working on complex, high-profile mechanical projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all purchasing and procurement activities for large commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project schedules, budgets, and operational goals
- Source and negotiate with vendors for major mechanical equipment, materials, and subcontracted services including HVAC equipment, piping systems, sheet metal, and related components
- Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and supplier partners
- Establish and manage purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices for a growing regional office
- Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and field leadership to support project planning and execution
- Manage purchase orders, vendor contracts, and supplier agreements
- Monitor material pricing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and strategic sourcing
- Build and lead the purchasing team as the office continues to grow
- Ensure procurement efforts align with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
- Work with accounting and operations teams to maintain accurate cost tracking and reporting
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management within construction or mechanical contracting
- Experience sourcing equipment and materials for large commercial or industrial construction projects
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and sheet metal
- Experience negotiating vendor agreements and managing supplier relationships
- Proven leadership ability with experience building or managing purchasing teams preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with project management, estimating, and field teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
Why This Opportunity
- Join one of the largest and most respected mechanical contractors in the country
- Opportunity to build and lead the purchasing function for a growing regional office
- Work on large, complex mechanical construction projects
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing long-term wealth-building opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
