Senior Buyer

The State Group; Hawesville (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% PAID medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off, vacation, sick days, &

401(k) Retirement Plan with company‑to

Diversity embraced

Job summary

The State Group in Hawesville, Kentucky is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 15‑month project on-site. The role focuses on electrical construction purchasing, coordinating with the project team, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment and materials.

Strong Excel and project management database skills are essential. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in purchasing for electrical construction, experience with large-scale projects, and a commitment to compliant, efficient procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of purchasing experience in electrical construction or related field.
• Experience on accelerated projects of $500M+ is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, purchasing, and project management database systems.

Responsibilities

• Request quotations (RFQ) from vendors and subcontractors to meet project closing dates.
• Submit quotes to estimating team and review for specifications and materials accuracy.
• Coordinate with senior project team to ensure tools, equipment, and materials are scoped, ordered, and delivered per forecasted needs.
• Manage submittal, approval process, and delivery schedule of major equipment with project team.
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and subcontractor services for construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure correct orders and purchases.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with Code of Business Conduct and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excel

Purchasing

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Related degree or trade certification

Tools

Project management databases

Job description

BUILD YOUR CAREER AND THE FOUNDATION OF THE FUTURE OF AI.

The State Group is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 15-month project in Hawesville, Kentucky. This project is scheduled to work six 10-hour days, creating a significant earnings opportunity, with the potential to transition to future opportunities within The State Group.

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Straight time over-time 60 hours per week for weeks you are working on-site.
• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Request quotations (RFQ) from vendors and subcontractors for estimating all trades, including electrical and mechanical, to meet closing dates. Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts, or recommend contract awards.
• Submit quotes to the estimating team as soon as received and review to ensure specifications and materials are correctly quoted.
• Collaborate with the senior project team to ensure tools, equipment, and materials are scoped, ordered, and delivered per forecasted needs.
• Manage the submittal, approval process, and delivery schedule of major equipment with the project team.
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and subcontractor services for construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure the correct equipment, materials, and subcontractor services are ordered and/ or purchased.
• Ensure all purchasing activities and personal behaviors are compliant with the Code of Business Conduct as well as other corporate, financial, and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 10+ years relevant experience with electrical construction purchasing and/or a related degree or trade craft certification.
• Experience working on accelerated projects of $500M+ is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, purchasing, and project management database systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

To learn more about our organization, visit stategroup.com.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].