Purchasing Manager
 Vaco | |
$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
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401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, California, Irvine | |
 Apr 01, 2026 | |
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Position Overview - 100% On-site Our rapidly expanding client is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to join their team. With plans to double in size over the next two years, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact role during a major growth phase. The Purchasing Manager will lead procurement operations across construction and prefabrication projects. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing materials, equipment, and vendor relationships to ensure cost efficiency, schedule reliability, and alignment with our client's commitment to innovation and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings construction?related industry experience (electrical, mechanical, general contracting, or specialty trades) and thrives in a dynamic environment where analytics, process improvement, and cross?functional collaboration are key. Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Supply Chain Management * Oversee end?to?end purchasing for materials, equipment, and services across multiple construction projects. * Develop and execute procurement strategies that support cost savings, schedule adherence, and quality standards. * Maintain accurate purchasing records, forecasts, and inventory tracking. Vendor & Contract Management * Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery. * Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support long?term partnerships. * Manage contracts, purchase orders, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Cost Control & Analytics * Analyze material usage, pricing trends, and procurement data to drive cost?effective decision?making. * Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to forecast material needs and mitigate supply chain risks. * Support our client's data?driven approach by integrating analytics into purchasing workflows. Cross?Functional Collaboration * Work closely with operations, engineering, prefabrication, and field teams to ensure materials align with project specifications and timelines. * Support continuous improvement initiatives related to labor optimization, manufacturing integration, and construction efficiency. Qualifications Required * 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in construction, electrical contracting, mechanical contracting, or related industries. * Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships. * Proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and data?driven decision?making. * Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and material requirements. * Excellent communication, organization, and problem?solving skills. Preferred * Experience with prefabrication, manufacturing workflows, or advanced construction technologies. * Knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and industry standards. * Background in process improvement, lean principles, or supply chain optimization. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. | |