Senior Buyer
About the role
Mason Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our growing procurement team. This is a highly hands-on role responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating pricing and supplier agreements, and ensuring the timely procurement of products supporting structured cabling, audio-visual, data center, security, wireless networking, and related low-voltage projects.
Responsibilities
- Source products, materials, and equipment from manufacturers and distributors supporting low voltage construction and technology integration projects
- Lead pricing negotiations with manufacturers, distributors, and vendors to secure the most competitive costs, favorable terms, and reliable lead times
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities and strategic vendor partnerships
- Analyze quotes, compare supplier proposals, and make purchasing decisions based on cost, quality, availability, and project requirements
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, rebates, standardization, and procurement process improvements
- Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Inventory, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations to forecast material requirements
- Work closely with project teams to procure materials that meet project specifications and installation schedules
- Resolve supplier issues including pricing discrepancies, shortages, backorders, shipping delays, and product substitutions
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor pricing, and product information within ERP and procurement systems
- Stay informed on market trends, manufacturer product updates, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks impacting the low-voltage industry
Requirements
The ideal candidate has extensive purchasing experience within the low-voltage, electrical, or technology integration industry and is passionate about building strong supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and supporting field operations through strategic procurement. This individual will play a key role in identifying the best products, securing competitive pricing, and ensuring material availability for both project and inventory needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within the low-voltage, electrical, AV, structured cabling, security, or technology integration industries
- Strong knowledge of low-voltage products including structured cabling, fiber optics, security systems, access control, surveillance, audio-visual, networking, and data center infrastructure
- Demonstrated success negotiating pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements resulting in measurable cost savings
- Established relationships with manufacturers and distributors within the low-voltage industry are highly desirable
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, and Microsoft Excel
Pay
$100,000.00 per year
Schedule
Full-time, In-Person