Senior Electrical Buyer | Relocation Assistance & Growth

Slifco Electric, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Slifco Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Buyer to support procurement operations across multiple electrical construction projects in Greensboro, NC. This role partners with Project Managers, Estimators, and vendors to manage material purchasing, lead times, and budget adherence.

You will review drawings and specifications, generate purchase orders, solicit quotations, negotiate terms, and track costs to mitigate delays and optimize procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience within the electrical construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials and construction procurement practices.
• Experience supporting commercial/industrial construction projects preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and procurement activities for electrical construction projects.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and material requests to ensure accurate purchasing.
• Generate, manage, and track purchase orders in alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality materials.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with project teams regarding material requirements and lead times.
• Monitor material deliveries and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Track procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, distributors, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Assist in forecasting material needs across active projects.
• Develop and improve purchasing processes and standards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Electrical materials knowledge

Vendor management

Negotiation

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Teams)

ERP systems experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Slifco Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Buyer to support procurement operations across multiple electrical construction projects in Greensboro, NC. This role partners with Project Managers, Estimators, and vendors to manage material purchasing, lead times, and budget adherence.

You will review drawings and specifications, generate purchase orders, solicit quotations, negotiate terms, and track costs to mitigate delays and optimize procurement processes.