Senior Buyer

About the Role

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.

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

Requirements

• 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