Manager, Purchasing

Posting Title: Manager, Purchasing

Reports To: VP - Procurement

Location: San Jose, California

Salary Range: $119,250 to $157,000

• This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

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 listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

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

We are seeking a Manager, Purchasing who will be in charge of managing the day to day purchasing of electrical commodities in support of field operations and project management. This includes the development of purchasing procedures, policies, activities, and methodologies as well as reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs). The ideal candidate is adept at communicating with vendors and internal business partners.

• Assign, supervise, and evaluate work of the purchasing agents; recommends personnel actions related to selection, performance, work schedules, and assignments.
• Provide structure, coaching and guidance to a team of purchasing agents.
• Mentor and provide training to purchasing agents and assist in development of the team and individual skills; perform purchasing related training.
• Assists with developing purchasing procedures, policies, activities, and methodologies.
• Report on key performance indicators and look for ways to improve week over week
• Must be adept at communicating with vendors and internal business partners to establish and maintain credibility for the sourcing function, while increasing service to our internal business partners - improving the quality and performance levels of the supply base to achieve the lowest total cost to the Company.
• Must be able to develop, coordinate and control multiple process and or projects, achieving on time purchasing services to satisfy the operating requirements of the Company, while delivering a high level of customer service to the organization.

ABOUT YOU

You are a supply chain and logistics whiz with a natural ability to juggle different priorities, while maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. You bring a commercial mindset and are able to negotiate effectively. As a people-oriented professional, you bring a safety-first attitude and have experience delivering a high level of customer service to internal and external partners. You have experience coordinating many processes and projects and have experience managing a combination of direct and indirect reports.

• People-oriented with decision-making skills. Proven communication and organizational skills.
• Verifiable experience with a safety-first attitude, and dedicated work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to handle numerous tasks, projects, supply lines, clients, and vendors simultaneously.
• Must have experience managing a team of 8-10 direct/indirect reports
• Ability to use MS Outlook, MS Excel, and Purchasing / Requisition Software

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

As a Manager, Purchasing at Cupertino Electric, you will manage, but most importantly, optimize all purchasing activities and processes. Being in this role is uniquely rewarding, always interesting (everyday could look different for you!), and crucial to the organization’s success. At Cupertino Electric, our employees power our purpose and are given unique opportunities to make an impact. In this role, you can expect to juggle different moving projects and processes, but also strive for on-time purchasing services that satisfy CEI’s operating requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High school or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: None required. CPM preferred.

Experience: 5-10 years of electrical material experience working with an electrical contractor or electrical distributor is ideal. Relevant experience from other related industries may be considered.

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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