Procurement Manager

PureGrid is looking for a Procurement Manager who combines industrial-grade grit with corporate-level analytical skills. You are a collaborative communicator who can navigate a complex national vendor landscape while keeping a sharp eye on the bottom line. If you are a self-starter who values safety and schedule above all else, and you take pride in delivering "constructible" solutions from the procurement desk to the job site, you’ll fit right in.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

• Responsible for planning, purchasing, expediting, logistics management, and supplier quality surveillance activities on projects $30M+
• Develop and perform upfront procurement planning activities, such as establishing purchasing and subcontract strategies

• Identify and vet vendors for medium-to-heavy industrial electrical components and nationwide labor support.

• Create and manage project-specific templates, reports, and tools that align with project and company objectives
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to determine material and service requirements for various projects
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends to ensure competitiveness
• Maintain and manage procurement documentation and records for transparency and audit purpose.

• Maintain and leverage relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable pricing and guaranteed delivery timelines.

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, construction, or business management preferred, not required
• Experience: 1–5 years in a dedicated Procurement Manager role OR 5–10 years as a Senior Purchasing Agent with significant managerial responsibilities.
• Experience in expediting supplier quality management and/or material management 
• Proficiency in the formation and administration of purchase orders from bidder prequalification to disputes
• Experience in applying efficient procurement processes, structures, and analytical tools
• Highly developed analytical and communication skills (written and verbal), combined with a structured work style and a pragmatic hands-on approach

EOE, including disability/vets