Purchasing Manager

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations for our Central Oregon/Bend team.

This is a working leadership position for someone who combines strong operational judgment with urgency, accountability, supplier management, and a genuine desire to help project teams succeed.

Apollo defines procurement broadly. Purchasing is one component of a larger process that includes understanding project requirements, sourcing, buyout planning, managing supplier risk, tracking material and equipment, and protecting field execution.

• Lead purchasing and procurement activities for the Central Oregon region.
• Develop and support buyers and other procurement personnel.
• Establish expectations around responsiveness, accountability, follow-through, accuracy, and customer service.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, estimators, operations, and field teams on procurement strategy.
• Support project buyouts and major sourcing decisions.
• Identify long-lead materials and procurement risks early.
• Maintain visibility into critical orders, supplier commitments, and material availability.
• Help the team prioritize when demand exceeds available capacity.
• Participate directly in complex or high-risk procurements and supplier escalations.
• Negotiate and maintain productive supplier relationships.
• Evaluate sourcing decisions based on total project impact, not simply initial purchase price.
• Develop regional supplier capabilities while leveraging Apollo's broader supplier relationships.
• Improve procurement processes, tools, and workflows.
• Maintain strong purchasing controls and documentation.
• Make sure problems are surfaced early rather than discovered when material is already late.

• Creates accountability without creating bureaucracy.
• Can distinguish what is genuinely urgent from what is simply loud.
• Makes decisions with incomplete information when necessary.
• Coaches people rather than solving every problem for them.
• Is willing to jump into the details when circumstances require it.
• Develops strong relationships with project teams and suppliers.
• Understands the balance between price, schedule, quality, risk, and long-term supplier relationships.
• Communicates difficult information early and directly.
• Looks for ways to eliminate wasted effort and improve purchasing throughput.
• Has excellent judgment and personal integrity.
• Remains steady when multiple projects need help simultaneously.
• Builds a culture in which ownership and follow-through are normal expectations.

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, project management, or a related operational environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong commercial judgment and negotiation ability.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Company Match
• STD, LTD, Voluntary Life benefits
• Paid Time off

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