Senior Purchasing Manager

About the role

The Senior Purchasing Manager oversees all purchasing process functions for Mastec Renewables. This role develops, improves, and maintains processes and systems utilized by the company while coordinating with stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are effective. This position collaborates closely with internal teams, suppliers, and vendors, while maintaining high standards of compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Field Purchasing Manager and Category Buyers, ensuring effective execution of procurement processes
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster professional development opportunities within the team
• Ensure the Procurement team is well-supported and equipped to meet organizational objectives
• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and growth goals
• Drive and enforce document control efforts to ensure all purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documents are correctly saved in Procore
• Cook up and coordinate with company stakeholders related to updates to master templates, standard procedures, and agreements, ensuring procurement is informed of these updates
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements
• Provide contract negotiation guidance to buyers utilizing structured company guidelines
• Work closely with Compliance and Legal teams to review and maintain contracts, purchase orders, and other procurement-related documentation
• Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement, ensuring continuity of supply and operational success
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness across all areas of procurement
• Work with IT teams to implement procurement software and tools that streamline operations and enhance business continuity
• Accurately track and report procurement activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and inventory levels
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Operations, Compliance, HR, and IT) to ensure seamless procurement processes
• Provide clear communication and regular updates to senior management regarding purchasing performance, key issues, and opportunities
• Lead weekly meetings and provide guidance to the team on current procurement challenges, opportunities, and priorities
• Manage staffing levels within the Purchasing team, ensuring proper allocation of resources for project needs
• Support HR in resolving staffing issues related to Purchasing and Field Buying teams, ensuring adequate support for operational needs
• Provide ongoing training and development for the Purchasing team to ensure team capabilities remain strong and aligned with company objectives

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• Seven+ years relevant experience in purchasing or procurement, related to construction industry
• Previous experience with supply chain and inventory management
• Experience leading and managing others
• Experience negotiating; Terms & Conditions (T&C’s), Prime Contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSA’s), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA’s), Assignment of responsibilities, Liquidated Damages, Insurance & Bonding requirements, etc.