Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager — Heavy Civil & Utility ConstructionBronx, NY | Full-TimeConfidential Retained SearchWe are conducting a confidential retained search for an established New York City heavy civil and utility contractor seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities supporting major infrastructure projects throughout the New York metropolitan area.This position requires a construction purchasing professional with strong knowledge of heavy civil, underground utility, roadway, water/sewer, electrical utility, and infrastructure construction materials and equipment. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with project management, estimating, field operations, accounting, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure materials and services are competitively sourced and delivered in accordance with project schedules.ResponsibilitiesManage purchasing and procurement activities across multiple active construction projects.Source and negotiate pricing for construction materials, equipment, rentals, supplies, and subcontracted services.Prepare, issue, track, and manage purchase orders and procurement commitments.Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations based on price, availability, lead time, quality, and project requirements.Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, subcontractors, and equipment vendors.Coordinate closely with project managers and superintendents to anticipate material requirements and maintain project schedules.Monitor long-lead materials and proactively address potential procurement or delivery issues.Review project specifications, plans, material requirements, and vendor proposals.Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and volume purchasing agreements.Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved purchasing efficiencies across projects.Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor documentation, pricing information, and procurement reports.Assist with vendor qualification and performance evaluation.Coordinate with accounting to resolve purchase-order, invoice, pricing, and delivery discrepancies.Support estimating and preconstruction with current material pricing and vendor information.Qualifications5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience within the construction industry preferred.Direct experience with a heavy civil, utility, infrastructure, excavation, underground utility, or major civil contractor strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of construction materials, equipment, suppliers, and subcontractor procurement.Familiarity with materials associated with water mains, sewer systems, drainage, utilities, roadway construction, concrete, excavation, piping, electrical infrastructure, and sitework is highly desirable.Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing and commercial terms with vendors and suppliers.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage purchasing requirements across multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, scopes, and material requirements.Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with project managers, estimators, superintendents, vendors, and accounting personnel.Experience working within the New York City construction market is highly desirable.Established relationships with NYC-area construction suppliers and vendors are a significant advantage.CompensationCompetitive compensation based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.This is a confidential retained search. All inquiries and conversations will be handled discreetly.To discuss the position confidentially, contact:Rob CahillDirector of Construction RecruitingJRG Partnersrob@jrgpartners.com803-295-6354