Purchasing Manager

About the role

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for our Central Oregon/Bend team. This is a working leadership position for someone who combines strong operational judgment with urgency, accountability, supplier management, and a genuine desire to help project teams succeed. Apollo defines procurement broadly. Purchasing is one component of a larger process that includes understanding project requirements, sourcing, buyout planning, managing supplier risk, tracking material and equipment, and protecting field execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and procurement activities for the Central Oregon region
• Develop and support buyers and other procurement personnel
• Establish expectations around responsiveness, accountability, follow-through, accuracy, and customer service
• Partner with project managers, engineers, estimators, operations, and field teams on procurement strategy
• Support project buyouts and major sourcing decisions
• Identify long-lead materials and procurement risks early
• Maintain visibility into critical orders, supplier commitments, and material availability
• Help the team prioritize when demand exceeds available capacity
• Participate directly in complex or high-risk procurements and supplier escalations
• Negotiate and maintain productive supplier relationships
• Evaluate sourcing decisions based on total project impact, not simply initial purchase price
• Develop regional supplier capabilities while leveraging Apollo's broader supplier relationships
• Improve procurement processes, tools, and workflows
• Maintain strong purchasing controls and documentation
• Make sure problems are surfaced early rather than discovered when material is already late

Qualifications

• Creates accountability without creating bureaucracy
• Can distinguish what is genuinely urgent from what is simply loud
• Makes decisions with incomplete information when necessary
• Coaches people rather than solving every problem for them
• Is willing to jump into the details when circumstances require it
• Develops strong relationships with project teams and suppliers
• Understands the balance between price, schedule, quality, risk, and long-term supplier relationships
• Communicates difficult information early and directly
• Looks for ways to eliminate wasted effort and improve purchasing throughput
• Has excellent judgment and personal integrity
• Remains steady when multiple projects need help simultaneously
• Builds a culture in which ownership and follow-through are normal expectations

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, project management, or a related operational environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong commercial judgment and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Company Match
• STD, LTD, Voluntary Life benefits
• Paid Time off