Temporary Electrical Purchasing Manager Jobs in Texas

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Lead and manage the Company's daily purchasing activities supporting construction, service, warehouse,
prefabrication, and corporate operations.
• Supervise Buyers, Senior Buyers, Purchasing Coordinators, and other purchasing personnel as assigned.
• Review and approve purchase orders for accuracy, pricing, quantities, and compliance with company purchasing
procedures.
• Ensure purchasing requests are processed accurately and timely to support project schedules and operational
requirements.
• Coordinate material releases and deliveries to project sites, warehouses, prefabrication facilities, and other company
locations.
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively expedite critical materials to minimize project delays.
• Resolve purchasing issues involving shortages, incorrect shipments, damaged materials, backorders, and delivery
discrepancies.
• Coordinate emergency purchasing activities to support critical field operations.
• Maintain purchasing records, documentation, and ERP purchasing data to ensure accuracy and audit compliance.
• Monitor purchasing workflow and prioritize purchasing activities based on operational needs.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Warehouse personnel, and Operations leadership to
ensure timely procurement of project materials.
• Coordinate with Warehouse personnel regarding inventory availability, stock replenishment, and material transfers.
• Support Prefabrication operations by coordinating material availability and delivery schedules.
• Assist project teams with approved material substitutions and product availability.
• Monitor material availability and communicate potential supply concerns to project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Coordinate daily communications with vendors regarding pricing, availability, deliveries, and order status.
• Evaluate supplier responsiveness and communicate performance concerns to the Procurement Manager.
• Assist in resolving routine supplier service issues and warranty claims.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain vendor documentation.
• Verify pricing accuracy against approved quotations, contracts, and project estimates.
• Monitor purchasing expenditures and assist in identifying operational cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounting and suppliers.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company purchasing procedures, internal controls, and approved supplier
agreements.
• Recommend process improvements that increase purchasing efficiency and customer service.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop purchasing personnel to achieve departmental objectives.
• Establish purchasing priorities and assign workloads to ensure timely execution of purchasing activities.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics, purchasing cycle times, and service levels.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing operations, inventory management, material logistics, and construction
purchasing practices.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction materials, equipment, suppliers, and distribution channels.
• Understanding of purchasing procedures, purchase order administration, and vendor coordination.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, material takeoffs, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve purchasing issues quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while supporting company purchasing policies and operational objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Operations
Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, industry training, and purchasing experience may be considered.
Certifications/Licenses:
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
APICS/ASCM Supply Chain certification
OSHA 10 preferred
Valid driver's license with the ability to maintain insurability under company standards.
Experience Requirements:
• Minimum 5-7 years of purchasing, materials management, or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience supporting commercial construction, electrical contracting, industrial construction, manufacturing, or
project-based operations preferred.
• Experience managing purchasing workflows, purchase orders, vendor relationships, and material logistics.
• Experience with ERP systems, purchasing software, and inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (8.5 days)
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance (covered by Enterprise.)
• School Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity for career growth within our organization.
• Job Type: Full-time

Enterprise Electrical Core Values:
(Greatness) Committed to Excellence
(Accountability) Plan it, Do it, Own it
(Mentorship) Learn it, Know it, Teach it
(Teamwork) One Team, One Goal
(Positivity) Positive Attitude Required