Senior Buyer

DataOne Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Data One Construction is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and purchase materials, tools, and services for electrical contracting projects.

The ideal candidate will manage vendor relationships, track orders, and help keep projects on schedule and within budget while demonstrating strong negotiation and communication skills. This role requires travel up to 50% and an in-person work location.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience (construction or electrical industry preferred).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with project management or ERP systems a plus.
• Experience with Procore or Odoo helpful.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, equipment, and subcontractor services for multiple projects
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors and suppliers
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliability and quality
• Track orders, deliveries, and inventory to meet project timelines
• Review purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with project specifications
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to forecast needs and resolve supply chain challenges
• Maintain organized procurement records and reports

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

2+ years procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Project management tools

Procore

Odoo

Job description

Job Description

About the Company: Data One Construction specializes in large-scale data centers and industrial electrical construction projects. We deliver cutting-edge electrical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities, working with the latest technology and systems in the industry.

Position Overview: The BUYER will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, tools, and services to support electrical contracting projects. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor management skills, knowledge of construction/electrical materials, and the ability to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase materials, equipment, and subcontractor services for multiple projects
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors and suppliers
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliability and quality
• Track orders, deliveries, and inventory to meet project timelines
• Review purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with project specifications
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to forecast needs and resolve supply chain challenges
• Maintain organized procurement records and reports

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (construction or electrical industry preferred)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with project management or ERP systems a plus
• Experience with Procore or Odoo helpful
• High attention to detail and organizational skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to grow within a respected electrical contracting company
• Supportive team environment with long-term stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

At Data One Construction, you’ll be part of building the infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Specializing in data center construction, our projects are fast-paced, high-impact, and essential to keeping businesses and communities connected. We offer a strong pipeline of work, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to contribute to complex, cutting-edge builds where quality, safety, and precision matter every day.