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Kovach · 1 day ago

Purchasing Manager

Greater Phoenix Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kovach is a growing façade contractor dedicated to fostering a thriving and profitable company culture. They are seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function, streamline procurement processes, and ensure materials are sourced competitively and delivered on time to support project specifications and schedules.

CommercialConstruction

Hiring Manager

Curtis Jackson

Responsibilities

Arrive at the job site promptly at the required start time as indicated by the Supervisor

Regularly review the work completed to ensure it meets Kovach's high-quality standards

Strictly adhere to Kovach's safety protocols, job site-specific requirements, and reporting injuries. Immediately communicate any safety concerns to the Supervisor

Motivated to work hard, productive, and efficient on the job

Able to follow simple directions and communicate effectively

Proactively identify and report potential problems to the Supervisor

Ensure the well-being of fellow employees on-site, promoting a team-first environment

Demonstrate initiative in the tasks performed and continually seek to grow in knowledge and understanding of Kovach’s scope of work

Collaborate with Project Managers and Drafters to plan and manage material release schedules based on approved submittals, fabrication timelines, and project milestones

Review project specifications to ensure materials meet all technical and aesthetic requirements

Obtain and evaluate competitive pricing from qualified vendors to ensure best value for the company

Confirm all approvals are in place prior to releasing or issuing any purchase orders

Verify all necessary components are included in each PO (extrusions, panels, gaskets, fasteners, anchors, etc.)

Coordinate with the Drafting team to ensure material takeoffs align with fabrication drawings and quantities

Track lead times and coordinate release dates to align with shop and field needs

Work closely with the Pre-Construction team to align on vendors that should be utilized for each project, ensuring continuity between estimating and purchasing

Utilize vendors that have already provided quotes through Pre-Con and meet project specifications and performance expectations

Maintain communication with Pre-Con on preferred or approved vendor lists to ensure consistency and compliance across all projects

Support evaluation of new or alternative vendors in collaboration with Pre-Con and Operations to improve pricing and delivery reliability

Partner with the Shop team to ensure material deliveries align with production schedules and installation sequencing

Confirm delivery dates, packaging methods, and staging requirements to avoid delays or re-handling

Work with the shop to identify and utilize any in-stock materials that can be applied to active projects to reduce costs and improve efficiency

Track all deliveries and coordinate closely with vendors to ensure on-time and complete shipments

Maintain awareness of current material inventory to minimize duplicate orders and improve material utilization

Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders for all major materials in accordance with company standards

Maintain a centralized material tracking log that records PO status, vendor confirmations, shipping dates, and delivery milestones

Work with Accounting to resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders

Communicate procurement updates regularly to PMs and Drafting teams

Collaborate with internal departments to continually refine the procurement process and improve cross-departmental communication

Help develop SOPs for purchasing and procurement tracking to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accountability

Participate in weekly project or production meetings to provide updates and identify potential procurement risks

Support lessons-learned initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy on future projects

Qualification

Construction purchasing experienceCurtain wall systems knowledgeSage proficiencyAutodesk Build proficiencyMicrosoft Excel proficiencyCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative mindset