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.