Purchasing Team Lead

Cincinnati, OHFull-timePosted Jul 31, 2026

About Us

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Supervisor – Purchasing Team Lead position in our Cincinnati, Ohio location. The Purchasing Team Lead is a supervisory position responsible for supporting, coaching, developing, and motivating the Purchasing Team. This position is the first point of contact for the team and the best candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations. This person should lead by setting a good example and engage the team to achieve departmental and individual goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
  • Oversee day-to-day department operations.
  • Monitor team performance with Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Admin.
  • Motivate team members to perform at their best.
  • Discover training needs and provide coaching.
  • Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
  • Suggest and organize team building activities.

Qualifications

To best meet the needs of our organization and customers, the right person will meet the following qualifications:

  • Good PC skills, especially in MS Excel.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Organizational and time-management skills.
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Team Player.
  • Decision-making skills.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and travel to field locations as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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