Project Purchasing Manager- Data Center

Reports To: Manager, Divisional Purchasing
Location: Beverly, Ohio

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements.

Who We Are

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

The Purchasing Team

Cupertino Electric’s Purchasing Team manages all equipment and materials purchases for both job sites and corporate expenditures. This includes vetting vendors and establishing and maintaining relationships with new and loyal suppliers.

About the Role

The scope of work will include the strategic buy out of electrical commodities to enable the installation of the electrical scope CEI is performing. The Project Purchasing Manager will also onboard vendor engagement process: RFP, QCS, Submittal Process, Fabrication & Scheduling Updates, & Meeting Minutes with Action Item Log.

As a key member of the Purchasing team, the candidate will implement project purchasing & delivery plans to meet job’s specific needs/requirements as it relates to purchasing, delivery, and receipt of material. This role will collaborate with a General Foreman to develop Bills of Material needed to install specified phases of work and interface with suppliers on a weekly basis to discuss upcoming phases of work, backorders, returns and deliveries.

The Project Purchasing Manager will execute site purchasing programs: onsite consignments, hold for release packages, Go-carts, and kitting. Other responsibilities include:

• Tracking, expediting, and reporting on all material coming to site
• Issuing accurate purchase orders and assisting the Accounts Payable Team with any discrepancies
• Generating reports and assisting with cleaning up outstanding commitments in the system
• Developing and reviewing performance scorecards with suppliers on a quarterly basis

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities
• Exercise good business judgment and analytical thinking
• Develop cross-functional relationships across the organization
• Manage project purchasing and delivery plans to meet job-specific needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent industry experience
• Five (5) years of Purchasing experience required (Construction of Electrical Distribution preferred)
• Technical competency in construction equipment and understanding of industry dynamics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel and Word

Skills

• Excellent project management, facilitation, and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and complex problem-solving abilities

Benefits

We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Pay

Salary Range: $63,000 to $98,000

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to all the moving parts of Cupertino Electric’s procurement process
• Development of strategies and skills to excel in negotiation, communication, and complex problem-solving
• Opportunities to build cross-functional relationships across the organization