Purchasing Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Contra Costa Electric (CCE) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. Since 1946 the name Contra Costa Electric, Inc. has stood for value, quality and service. Our success is a result of our commitment to these principles. Headquartered in Martinez, CA with branch offices in Bakersfield and Fresno, CA, we combine the global reach and strong financial resources of EMCOR, vast local project experience and collaborative labor relations with the skill and knowledge of our professional personnel to fill the wide range of electrical construction needs of California.

SUMMARY

Contra Costa Electric is seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement operations within the electrical contracting industry. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, tools, and equipment necessary for Commercial and Industrial electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of electrical components, vendor management, and construction timelines, ensuring materials are delivered on time and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Source and purchase electrical materials, tools, and equipment based on project specifications and timelines.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and project managers to ensure timely replenishment.
• Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Track and analyze procurement metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to forecast material needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all purchasing activities.
• Resolve issues related to delivery delays, damaged goods, or invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and vendor performance.
• Strategy development and implementation, common process definition and deployment, procurement / supplier organizational development and leadership, and delivery to support CCE’s strategic and regional objectives, strategies and financial operating plans.

Tool Department / Warehouse

• Oversee the operations of the warehouse and tool departments.
• Ensure efficient inventory management and timely procurement of tools and materials.
• Implement best practices for warehouse organization and tool maintenance.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols for warehouse and tool usage.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc/BA in supply chain management, logistics or business administration preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in the electrical or construction industry.
• Familiarity with job costing and construction project workflows is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, Procore).
• Understanding of local and national electrical codes and standards.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Time management skills – ability to meet frequent deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Business writing and reporting skills
• Strategic, analytical, and multi-tasking skills
• Attention to detail

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Comply with EMCOR’s Values, Business Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics.

• Must be skilled in prioritizing, problem solving, multi-tasking and organizing.
• Must maintain excellent communications and working relationship with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees. This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) to job sites, or to attend Commercial department events/training.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC, INC. is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Salary Range from $100,000 to $150,000

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.