The Purchasing Manager for Cummings Electrical will be responsible for managing a purchasing department as required to support an annual revenue in excess of $250 million.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work to be performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Additional responsibilities may also be assigned.)

• Work closely with local Electrical Distributors to establish and maintain business relationships to help Cummings Electrical gain a competitive edge through strategic purchasing agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to secure the most competitive pricing available with our partner vendors.
• Continually develop, refine and negotiate purchasing agreements with vendors for various packages.
• Develop purchasing processes and procedures to streamline current processes. (Internal operations and partner-vendor relations)
• Maintain vision of purchasing from a company-wide perspective. 
• Leverage strategic purchasing practices, such as poundage buying and project grouping, to maximize cost savings and improve overall project profitability.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Establish vendor accountability and performance metrics.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to keep abreast of the market’s trends, maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Research suppliers for out-of-town work and establishes relationships and expectations for the support of the project.
• Work with manufacturers as required to negotiate volume rebates, purchasing incentives, new product development, etc.
• Work with Cummings’ Legal Counsel to review and issue subcontracts.
• Work closely with project teams to develop purchasing plans to effectively support projects.
• Review construction estimates and schedules with Project Managers to develop buyout packages and delivery schedules.
• Develop standard purchasing arrangements and processes to be used by our project teams.
• Train Project Managers and Superintendents to work within established processes.
• Maintain focus on planned orders to eliminate rush orders.
• Coordinate with Management to hold project teams accountable for established plan
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed under established budget
• Work with Project Manager and vendors to secure material returns.
• Maintain, update and document purchasing records to meet compliance requirements
• Responsible for developing and training staff to meet projected goals and department expectations
• Lead department training and employee development initiatives, leadership coaching and team-building to communicate a consistent, core-value based message

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements.

• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Must possess the technical skills and knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Documented and verifiable employment stability
• Effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback
• Uses verbal and written skills effectively to ensure that information is successfully shared throughout the organization
• Innovative and eager to continue learning and growing with the company’s direction
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and accountabilities to clarify mutual understanding and expectations within the department
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities

All applicants will be subject to background check and drug screen.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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