Purchasing Manager

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL
Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing functions across project and service operations, partnering with Sales, Operations, Accounting, Finance, and warehouse teams to support a reliable, cost-conscious supply of materials, equipment, subcontracted work, and services. The ideal candidate is a practical, collaborative leader with sound commercial judgment and a continuous-improvement mindset.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)
Lead and develop the purchasing and warehouse teams through clear priorities, coaching, training, and performance support.
Set purchasing strategies, procedures, and supplier plans that balance cost, quality, availability, and risk.
Oversee the purchasing lifecycle for project and service needs, from approved demand and requisitions through purchase order issuance and closeout.
Monitor requisition and purchase order queues, prioritize urgent or aging orders, and ensure changes are handled accurately and in accordance with policy.
Source and manage suppliers and subcontractors; negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms, and address supplier performance issues.
Confirm order receipt and delivery dates with suppliers; expedite critical materials and resolve shortages, substitutions, backorders, and other supply issues.
Resolve purchase order, receiving, quantity, pricing, and invoice discrepancies with the appropriate internal teams.
Maintain accurate inventory records, replenishment, cycle counts, and ERP movements while preserving segregation of duties.
Lead procurement-system improvements and transitions, including SAP S/4HANA workflows, data quality, user guidance, and training.
Track purchasing activity and report on order timeliness, aged orders, supplier delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost or savings opportunities.
Maintain parts lists loaded into database to ensure new parts are added, discontinued parts are communicated to the ERP team, and all price changes are communicated.
Ensure purchases follow company policies, applicable requirements, approval processes, delegated authority, and recordkeeping standards; address control gaps.
Translate business demand and supply constraints into purchasing priorities.
Promote Sciens’ safety culture and complete special projects and other related duties as assigned.
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU
High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Five or more years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in project-based, construction, field-service, or distribution operations.
Experience leading, coaching, or supervising a team.
Experience with supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracts, and performance management.
Strong knowledge of purchase order workflows, procurement controls, and inventory systems.
ERP purchasing experience; SAP S/4HANA subject matter expert, including vendor management and price book support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret purchasing data and recommend improvements.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to learn company systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
Professional, flexible, and committed to teamwork and Sciens’ safety culture.
WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE
Competitive salary based on qualifications.
Paid time off plan and holidays.
401(k) matching.
Short term and long-term disability.
Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
Life insurance.
Company cell phone, and tablet
Professional career development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.

Skills
Excel, Negotiation, Accounting, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, ERP, SAP