Senior Electrical Buyer - Relocation Help & Growth

Slifco Electric, LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Slifco Electric, LLC, a Greensboro-based electrical contracting firm, is seeking an Electrical Buyer to support procurement across multiple electrical construction projects in NC. This role will manage material purchasing, vendor relationships, and delivery coordination to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The Electrical Buyer collaborates with Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and suppliers, ensuring accurate purchasing, competitive pricing, and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and procurement activities for electrical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and material requests to ensure accurate purchasing.
• Generate and track purchase orders aligned with budgets and schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations for pricing and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with PMs, estimators, and field leaders on material needs and lead times.
• Monitor deliveries and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Track procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Support forecasting of material needs across active projects.
• Assist in developing purchasing processes and standards.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

ERP usage

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

MS Office

Job description

Slifco Electric, LLC, a Greensboro-based electrical contracting firm, is seeking an Electrical Buyer to support procurement across multiple electrical construction projects in NC. This role will manage material purchasing, vendor relationships, and delivery coordination to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The Electrical Buyer collaborates with Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and suppliers, ensuring accurate purchasing, competitive pricing, and timely deliveries.