Electrical Purchaser
On-siteVon Ormy, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Electrical Purchaser responsible for sourcing and procuring electrical components used in generator enclosures, including BOM-driven procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization. Collaborates with Engineering to drive procurement activity, negotiates pricing and delivery terms with multiple vendors, manages purchase orders and delivery schedules, and coordinates material inspections and routing. Experience in electrical distribution, commercial construction purchasing, or similar environments; proficient in BOM interpretation and ERP usage (NetSuite preferred). Responsible for monitoring supplier performance, identifying alternate sources, and supporting planning to maintain material availability and production continuity.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inside sales within electrical distribution, commercial construction, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical products and components, including switchgear, circuit protection, wire and conduit, controls hardware, and related materials.
- Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) and basic electrical documentation.
- Experience using an ERP or purchasing system to manage purchase orders and inventory transactions; NetSuite experience preferred.
- Strong negotiation skills and effective vendor communication abilities.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage a high volume of open orders across multiple concurrent projects.
- Preferred
- Experience working for an electrical distributor in inside sales, counter sales, purchasing, or product management.
- Familiarity with commercial construction or industrial manufacturing supply chains.
- Experience supporting production or project-based environments where material availability directly impacts schedules.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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