Project Buyer

Goodall Brazier; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

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Job summary

Goodall Brazier is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to join its procurement team in Northern California and Nevada, delivering large electrical projects and supporting a strong project pipeline.

You will source and purchase critical electrical equipment, manage supplier relationships, and help ensure successful project execution from procurement through delivery. The role requires deep knowledge of electrical equipment and experience with capital projects.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing electrical equipment and materials.
• Experience supporting complex construction or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and materials.
• Experience working with electrical contractors, manufacturers, and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for major electrical projects.
• Source and purchase critical electrical equipment and materials.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and vendor performance.
• Develop procurement strategies for long lead‑time equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing and delivery schedules to support project timelines.
• Partner with project management and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and proactively resolve procurement challenges.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relationships

Negotiation skills

Procurement strategy

Project procurement management

Job description

Northern California / Nevada | Up to $180,000 Base Salary + Benefits

A leading and rapidly growing electrical construction organization is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to join its expanding procurement team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a procurement professional with strong electrical industry knowledge to play a key role in delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical projects.

Working closely with project teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing major electrical equipment, managing supplier relationships, and helping ensure successful project execution from procurement through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for major electrical projects
• Source and purchase critical electrical equipment and materials
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and vendor performance
• Develop procurement strategies for long lead‑time equipment
• Monitor manufacturing and delivery schedules to support project timelines
• Partner with project management and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities
• Mitigate supply chain risks and proactively resolve procurement challenges

Equipment & Product Categories

Experience purchasing any of the following is highly desirable:

• Switchgear
• Generators
• UPS Systems
• Electrical Distribution Equipment
• Long Lead‑Time Electrical Equipment
• Custom Manufactured Electrical Products
• Large Project Procurement Packages

Ideal Background

We are interested in speaking with professionals currently working within:

• Electrical Contractors
• Electrical Construction Companies
• Electrical Manufacturers
• Electrical Distributors
• Major Electrical Vendors & Suppliers

Potential backgrounds may include project purchasing, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or electrical equipment sales support.

What We're Looking For

• Proven purchasing or procurement experience within the electrical industry
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and materials
• Experience supporting complex construction or capital projects
• Supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Culture Fit

• Collaborative and team‑oriented
• Professional and dependable
• Growth‑minded and eager to contribute
• Solutions‑focused
• Motivated by long‑term career development

Why Join?

• Base salary up to $180,000
• Join a rapidly growing organization with a strong project pipeline
• Opportunity to influence major procurement decisions
• Exposure to complex and high‑profile electrical projects
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

If you have a background in electrical procurement and are looking for a long‑term opportunity with a growing industry leader, we'd like to hear from you.