Senior Buyer
Our client, a major design-build engineering firm, is seeking Electrical Buyers to support Senior Buyers in executing procurement for large-scale, mission-critical construction projects. This role is embedded directly on-site at major projects, including hyperscale data center campuses, where procurement plays a critical role in schedule, cost, and execution success.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional distributor purchasing into end-to-end project procurement ownership, with increasing responsibility over planning, execution, and vendor strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Execution
- Support Senior Buyers in sourcing and purchasing electrical materials (switchgear, breakers, conduit, cable, etc.)
- Execute purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure order accuracy
- Coordinate with vendors to manage lead times, shortages, and logistics
- Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP systems
Procurement Planning & Ownership
- Develop project procurement plans aligned with construction schedules and milestones
- Execute procurement plans to ensure timely material availability
- Own site-level procurement activities from planning through execution
- Support end-to-end procurement lifecycle from estimate through installation
Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Assist in developing long-term agreements (LTAs) with key electrical suppliers
- Support pricing strategy, cost control, and vendor negotiations
- Help identify and qualify alternate suppliers during constraints
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support project delivery
Project Integration
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams
- Align procurement activities with construction sequencing and site needs
- Proactively identify risks (lead times, cost increases, supply issues) and drive solutions
Required Qualifications
- Experience purchasing electrical materials (distributor or similar environment preferred)
- Familiarity with electrical products and supply chains
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for an electrical distributor (Graybar, Wesco, Rexel, Sonepar, etc.)
- Exposure to construction or project-based procurement
- Understanding of large-scale project logistics
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