Fabrication Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist

Therma, a Legence company

For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities. Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Location: San Jose, CA. Onsite required
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
Therma is seeking an experienced Fabrication Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist to support our fabrication, construction, and operations teams. This role is responsible for both sourcing support and day-to-day purchasing execution, with a strong focus on vendor management, RFQs, pricing, purchase orders, material tracking, delivery coordination, and issue resolution.

This person will play a key role in helping ensure Therma is aligned with reliable suppliers, competitive pricing, accurate purchasing, and timely material flow to support fabrication schedules and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, issue, and manage RFQs for fabrication and project-related materials.
Identify, qualify, and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery expectations, and commercial terms.
Issue, track, and manage purchase orders to support fabrication and project schedules.
Coordinate material releases, deliveries, and shipment tracking to maintain production flow.
Partner with project teams, fabrication/shop personnel, BIM, estimating, accounting, and operations to support material planning and execution.
Review construction drawings, scopes, and project needs to assist with estimating and procurement coordination.
Track material costs, schedules, quantities, pricing accuracy, and cost allocation.
Support invoice reconciliation and coordination with Accounts Payable.
Resolve material, vendor, delivery, design, and fabrication-related issues in a timely manner.
Monitor lead times, supply constraints, cost trends, and vendor performance.
Support cost savings initiatives, competitive sourcing efforts, and vendor performance improvements.
Prepare and maintain purchasing documentation, reports, meeting notes, and project records.
Support multiple projects through design, fabrication, purchasing, delivery, and shipment phases.
Prioritize urgent needs and coordinate resources to meet delivery commitments.

Qualifications

1+ years (3+ years preferred) of relevant experience in sourcing, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or material coordination.
Experience in the mechanical construction, MEP, fabrication, manufacturing, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, or construction-related industry strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of purchase orders, RFQs, vendor management, lead times, pricing, and material delivery coordination.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, scopes, BOMs, specifications, or project documentation.
Experience supporting fabrication, construction operations, or production-driven environments.
Strong negotiation, follow-up, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, vendors, and project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with shop teams, project managers, estimators, accounting, BIM, and vendors.
High attention to detail with strong follow-through on pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP, purchasing, construction management, or accounting systems preferred.

What This Role Is

A sourcing and purchasing role supporting Therma’s fabrication and project teams.
A hands-on position focused on vendor management, RFQs, pricing, purchase orders, material tracking, and delivery coordination.
A role that requires strong follow-up, organization, and communication with vendors, shop teams, project teams, accounting, and operations.
A position for someone who understands construction, fabrication, MEP, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, or a similar industry.

What This Role Is Not

This is not an entry-level purchasing or administrative support role.
This is not strictly invoice processing or data entry.
This is not a purely strategic sourcing role that is removed from day-to-day material coordination
This is not a project management role, but it will require strong project awareness, urgency, and follow-through

Base salary: $90k-$130k per year.

Notes: Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and work location, and may vary from the posted range. This posting reflects compensation at the time of posting and may be updated.

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About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation (separate from CA sick leave); company holidays per policy.
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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