Procurement Buyer (Electrical & Construction - Procurement Engineer)

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking Senior/Mid-level Procurement Buyers to support electrical, critical infrastructure, and HVAC supply procurements for large-scale projects in Richmond and Northern Virginia. Roles are 100% onsite with relocation assistance and a strong benefits package.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4+ years of buying experience in electrical construction supplies, and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years buying experience in electrical construction supplies and related materials.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFIs/RFP submissions with cost and pricing data analysis.
• Strategic sourcing and category management for electrical, low-voltage, and raw materials.
• Contracting/subcontracting, T&Cs, and vendor performance management.
• ERP/MRP purchasing, data integrity, and compliance documentation.
• Site support with limited travel to suppliers/projects (up to 25%).

Skills

Purchasing experience

Electrical supplies

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

MS Dynamics

Job description

US CITIZEN – must be able obtain security clearance. Please note that in pursuant to government contracts/subcontracts for procurement responsibilities over various projects, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship status. ***UNABLE to sponsor VISAs at this time, nor in the future***

MUST HAVE experience PURCHASING (supplies/raw materials):

• Power Distribution: Transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, panelboards, UPS systems, generators, grounding materials.
• Life Safety: Fire alarm panels, detectors, suppression systems, emergency lighting, exit signs, low-voltage cabling.
• Telecommunications & Information Transport: Copper & fiber optic cabling, patch panels, racks, enclosures, switches, routers.
• Integrated Modular Systems: Prefabricated wiring, modular raceways, quick-connect harnesses, control panels.
• Supporting Materials: Conduit, junction boxes, fasteners, strut channel, wire/cable accessories, labeling, PPE.
• Raw Materials: Copper and aluminum wire, busbar stock, sheet metal, PVC/HDPE conduit, structural framing materials.

We are currently assisting our client, a global leader in powering, automating, integrating, and securing critical infrastructure and facilities, in their search for Senior/Mid-level Procurement Buyers/Purchasers (Electrical, Critical Infrastructure, HVAC Facilities Automation Supplies for Construction), for their Richmond and Northern Virginia locations. These roles offer an opportunity to be part of a team that designs, deploys, and sustains advanced technology systems, enhancing operational efficiency and improving outcomes for clients.

Location: Fairfax, VA / Northern Virginia or Richmond/Southern Virginia - 100% Onsite (not remote or hybrid)

Salary Range: $90K - $130K salary base, plus bonus, monthly car allowance/travel reimbursement, expedited career pathing track, with stellar benefits package, PTO, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more! Relocation assistance is available. With DIRECT INDUSTRY experience, and depending on experience, salary is negotiable - so if seeking higher compensation, it is open for the right experience. These roles are intended to promote and career path quickly to managing departments - extreme growth opportunities!!

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and issuance of RFPs, RFIs, and managing proposal compliance including cost and pricing data analysis, manage agreements, place, perform complex analysis, documentation, and terms and conditions.
• Strategic sourcing & category management (electrical, low-voltage, automation, raw materials)
• RFI/RFP/RFQ development; proposal/bid compliance; cost & pricing data analysis
• Contracting/subcontracting (POs, T&Cs, contract mods, close-out)
• FAR/DFARS/TINA/ITAR compliance; export/import (ECCN/HTS, Incoterms)
• Price analysis, should-cost, negotiation strategy; savings/PPV tracking
• Supplier qualification, onboarding, performance management (OTD, quality, NCR/CAR)
• Project procurement for construction (BOM take-offs, drawings/SOW review, spec compliance)
• Schedule & expediting; material availability risk management
• Cross-functional collaboration with PMO, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Estimating
• Cost reduction/VA-VE initiatives; continuous improvement (KPI dashboards, scorecards)
• Inventory/material planning & logistics coordination (domestic/international)
• ERP/MRP purchasing (e.g., SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics), data integrity & audit readiness
• Compliance documentation & records management (basis of estimate, sole-source justifications)
• Stakeholder communication; weekly supplier calls/telecons; issue escalation
• Site support & limited travel to suppliers/projects (U.S. and OCONUS as needed)
• Support travel as needed (up to 25%)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree is required - in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering; preferrable Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE or BSME) or related degree.
• PLUS 4+ years actual buying/procurement experience - directly related electrical construction supplies/raw materials (SEE ABOVE LIST) & directly related industry (electrical contracting, critical infrastructure, or automation supplies for large scale commercial construction - long term procurement strategy necessary)
• US CITIZEN – must be able obtain security clearance. Please note that in pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship status.

Benefits:

• We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement - The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act * Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance * Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers * San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance *