Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Purchasing Coordinator

Reports To : Chief Financial Officer

Department : Corporate Operations

Location : Raleigh, NC (on-site)

Position Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator supports the purchasing function for all Strategic Connections divisions by managing day-to-day procurement activity, vendor communication, and coordination with project managers and accounting. This role ensures that all materials and equipment are purchased accurately, on time, and at the best possible value to support project delivery schedules and company profitability. The Purchasing Coordinator will collaborate with division managers and other stakeholders to develop consistent purchasing standards, support cost forecasting, and mitigate risks associated with tariffs, lead times, and material availability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchase Request Management

• Review and process purchase request forms submitted by project managers for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with warehouse, project, and division managers to identify in-stock or transferable materials before purchasing.
• Organize remaining requested items by vendor and required delivery date.
• Solicit and compare vendor quotes where applicable, balancing price, lead time, and freight / shipping considerations.
• Determine optimal sourcing based on cost, partnerships, shipping, and delivery timelines.

2. Purchase Order Creation and Process Development

3. Vendor Communication and Relationship Management

4. Coordination with Accounting

5. Data and Documentation Maintenance

Qualifications and Skills

Key Competencies

Company Description

Company Profile

We are an enterprise level technology systems integrator offering several core specialty systems needed in construction of today’s modern facilities. These core divisions consist of Structured Cabling, Audio Visual, Commercial Security, Fire Alarm, and Fire Protection systems.

Company Description

Company Profile\nWe are an enterprise level technology systems integrator offering several core specialty systems needed in construction of today’s modern facilities. These core divisions consist of Structured Cabling, Audio Visual, Commercial Security, Fire Alarm, and Fire Protection systems.