Procurement Manager - Switch Gear and Relay Panels

Purchasing Manager Switchgear & Relay Panels

Panelmatic is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager Switchgear & Relay Panels to lead the procurement of components, systems going into switchgear, relay panels, electrical assemblies, and critical electrical components supporting our growing project portfolio.

This role will own the supplier strategy, sourcing, purchasing, supplier performance, cost management, and material availability for switchgear and relay panel programs. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical-industry sourcing experience with the ability to manage complex engineered-to-order procurement in a high-growth manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible role that will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Sales to ensure critical materials are available on time and at competitive cost.

Strategic Procurement

Develop and execute procurement strategies for medium- and low-voltage switchgear, relay/protection panels, electrical assemblies, breakers, relays, controls, and associated components.

• Build and maintain a qualified supplier network capable of supporting Panelmatic's rapid growth.
• Identify alternate sources, suppliers, and technologies to reduce supply-chain risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, capacity commitments, and commercial agreements.
• Establish strategic relationships with key electrical equipment manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, and contract manufacturers.

Project & Material Procurement

• Own purchasing execution for assigned switchgear and relay panel projects from PO release through delivery.
• Review BOMs, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify procurement requirements and long-lead components.
• Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect engineering specifications, approved manufacturers, quantities, delivery requirements, and commercial terms.
• Proactively manage long-lead and critical-path materials.
• Partner with Planning and Project Management to develop and maintain realistic material delivery schedules.
• Expedite critical materials when required to protect customer commitments.

Supplier Management

• Develop supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, capacity, and technical capability.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, PPAP/FAI requirements, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop contingency plans for single-source and high-risk components.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier-related quality and technical issues.

Cost & Commercial Management

• Establish should-cost and market benchmarks for major electrical components.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation, specification optimization, alternate sourcing, and supplier development.
• Track material cost against budgets and project estimates.
• Identify opportunities for volume leverage, standardization, blanket orders, and strategic agreements.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting of material costs.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Engineering to establish preferred manufacturers and approved vendor lists.
• Work with Planning to align procurement with production schedules and customer commitments.
• Partner with Operations to resolve material shortages and production constraints.
• Collaborate with Quality on supplier qualification and non-conformance resolution.
• Support Project Management with supplier lead-time and commercial information.
• Provide leadership with visibility into supplier capacity, shortages, cost trends, and procurement risks.