Facilities Purchasing Manager

We are a family-owned company serving customers for over 90 years in Washington, Alaska, Montana and North Dakota.

The opportunity available is for a Facilities Purchasing Manager located at our Tukwila, Washington office.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

 Facilities Maintenance:


* Oversee operations of all facility locations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.


* Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance programs to prolong asset lifespan.


* Manage facility inspections to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with all building codes and OSHA standards.


* Respond to and manage emergency repair requests to minimize operational disruption.


* Oversee the complete lifecycle of our vehicle fleet and manage inventory purchases.

Vendor Management & Purchasing:


* Manage procurement for facility supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure cost-effectiveness.



* Manage external contractors and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality of work.


* Negotiate contracts, bids, and service agreements with vendors and contractors.


* Process invoices and manage budgeting for repairs and facility maintenance.

 New Facility Expansion:


* Lead the planning and execution of new site acquisitions, renovations, and office relocations.



* Coordinate with landlords, contractors, and internal departments to ensure new facilities are fully operational on schedule.


* Oversee the installation of equipment, furniture, and IT infrastructure during new site setup.


* Ensure all new facilities are compliant with local regulations, permitting, and health/safety standards.

Personal Attributes, Experience, and Education:


* Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in work experience.


* 5+ years of facility management, maintenance supervision, or corporate level real estate expansion.


* Proven experience managing vendors, contractors, and construction projects.


* Experience with OSHA standards and local building regulations.


* Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Manage multiple tasks and projects with unexpected changing priorities.


* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel.


* Flexibility to visit branch locations in Washington, Alaska, North Dakota and Montana.

Harnish Group Inc.

is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska.

Our Member Companies, representing Caterpillar, are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E the Cat Rental Store, and SITECH.  Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence. 

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a salary range from $113,800 to $139,000, health benefit...