Position Summary

Our Client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee purchasing, procurement, vendor relationships, and equipment/material management for a growing commercial construction organization. This position will work closely with project management, field operations, accounting, and leadership to ensure materials, tools, equipment, and other resources are purchased efficiently, competitively, and in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate has experience purchasing within the commercial construction industry and understands the importance of balancing cost, quality, availability, and project schedules. This individual should be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the company's purchasing and procurement activities for materials, equipment, tools, supplies, and other operational needs.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers.
Solicit and compare vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and favorable purchasing terms.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other vendor agreements.
Coordinate purchasing activities with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure materials and equipment are available when needed.
Monitor material availability, lead times, and delivery schedules to prevent project delays.
Review purchase requests and purchase orders for accuracy, pricing, quantities, and appropriate approvals.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor information.
Identify opportunities to reduce material and equipment costs while maintaining quality and project requirements.
Establish purchasing processes and controls that improve consistency, accountability, and cost visibility.
Oversee company tools and equipment inventory, including purchases, transfers, assignments, maintenance, and replacement.
Track company-owned equipment and tools and maintain accurate records of their location and condition.
Work with field personnel to reduce unnecessary or duplicate equipment purchases.
Partner with accounting to ensure purchases are properly documented, coded, and reconciled.
Review vendor invoices and resolve pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.
Monitor purchasing spend and provide management with reporting and analysis as needed.
Assist with establishing preferred vendors and standardized purchasing practices.
Evaluate new suppliers and products to identify opportunities for improved pricing, quality, and service.
Support multiple Galindo & Boyd locations and project teams throughout Texas.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply-chain experience, preferably within commercial construction.
Experience purchasing construction materials, tools, equipment, or jobsite supplies strongly preferred.
Strong vendor negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Experience managing equipment, inventory, or company assets preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive project requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Experience working with an ERP, purchasing, inventory, or construction-management system preferred.
Ability to analyze pricing, purchasing trends, and vendor performance.
Construction industry knowledge and familiarity with commercial construction materials preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on purchasing professional who understands the urgency and variability of commercial construction. They should be comfortable working directly with vendors and field personnel, negotiating costs, solving supply issues, and creating accountability around purchasing and equipment.

This person should be proactive rather than reactive, highly organized, and capable of building purchasing processes that can scale with our client's continued growth.

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