Purchasing Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager with 3+ years of construction purchasing experience who is excited to build, define, and lead our purchasing function. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in environments with autonomy, enjoys creating structure where none exists, and can partner with leadership to determine what “best-in-class” purchasing looks like for a growing façade contractor.

This is not a plug-and-play role. We are seeking a self-starter who can assess our current state, identify gaps, and develop purchasing processes, tools, and workflows that support our Project Management, Pre-Construction, Drafting, and Shop teams.

Summary:

and other critical façade components. This position works closely with the Project Management, Drafting, Pre-Construction, and Shop teams to ensure materials are purchased accurately, competitively, and in alignment with project specifications and schedules.

The goal of this role is to streamline the procurement process, relieve workload from Project Managers, and strengthen communication between departments — ensuring all materials are approved, competitively sourced, and delivered on time to support both shop production and field installation.

Our Mission: Kovach s mission is crystal clear: to cultivate a thriving and profitable company that stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity. We are steadfastly dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals not only succeed but flourish. In doing so, we aim to strike a harmonious balance between robust financial health and a nurturing space for all our team members.

At Kovach, we believe in sharing our success with the people who make it possible. Our employees are the driving force behind everything we achieve, which is why we proudly offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program allows you to become an owner of the company, giving you a direct stake in its growth and prosperity. As the company continues to succeed, so does the value of your shares, offering you a powerful opportunity to build wealth and benefit from our long-term success.

With an ESOP, your contributions directly impact both your future and the company’s future, creating a true partnership in our continued growth.

• Positivity: Easy to work with, trusting, team player, and good communicator.
• Own it: Reliable, responsible, follows through, trustworthy, thorough.
• Expertise: Intelligent, innovative, and coachable.
• Grit: Tough, strong work ethic, and finds a way to get it done.

• On-site Presence and Reliability: Arrive at the job site promptly at the required start time as indicated by the Supervisor.
• Quality Assurance: Regularly review the work completed to ensure Kovach s high-quality standards.
• Safety and Communication: Strictly adhere to Kovach s safety protocols, job site-specific requirements, and reporting injuries. Immediately communicate any safety concerns to the Supervisor.
• Work Ethics: Motivated to work hard, productive, and efficient on the job.
• Good Listener: Able to follow simple directions and communicate effectively.
• Problem Identification: Proactively identify and report potential problems to the Supervisor.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ensure the well-being of fellow employees on-site, promoting a team-first environment.
• Continuous Learning: 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…