Buyer I, Electrical Procurement

Moss • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Moss’ Buyer I is an early-career purchasing professional supporting procurement of materials for assigned projects and commodities within the Electrical Procurement Team. Working under close supervision and following established processes, the Buyer I executes purchasing transactions, maintains accurate ERP data, and coordinates with internal stakeholders to support material availability. The role serves as a support liaison among suppliers, project teams, operations, and warehouse personnel.

The position supports operational continuity by creating purchase orders, assisting with quote collection and basic analysis, tracking order status, and escalating routine procurement issues to more senior buyers. It helps ensure accurate ERP documentation, timely material delivery, and consistent application of Moss’ purchasing standards across the electrical procurement function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of procurement, purchasing, or related experience.
• Foundational analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Supplier communication and relationship-building skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• Exposure to supplier interaction and procurement workflows, such as quote requests, purchase order processing, and order follow-up.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing for assigned materials, including creating purchase orders, securing basic confirmations, and tracking delivery status.
• Assist with organizing supplier quotes for recurring, commodity, and project-based purchases in accordance with established guidelines.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness, including descriptions, quantities, and required dates, and obtain clarifications from requestors as needed.
• Perform basic comparisons of supplier quotes, including price, lead time, and standard terms, and provide summaries or recommendations to Buyer II or the Purchasing and Operations Manager.
• Communicate regularly with project teams, operations, and warehouse staff to support material availability and alignment with project schedules.
• Use established reports and tools to help monitor inventory levels for assigned items and prepare replenishment purchase orders under the direction of more senior buyers.
• Assist in resolving routine delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies with suppliers, warehouse, project teams, and Accounts Payable; escalate non-routine issues as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate ERP data by entering and updating pricing, lead times, supplier information, and purchase order details; attach relevant documentation and follow coding and documentation standards.
• Follow purchasing policies, approval limits, and compliance requirements to support effective controls and audit readiness.
• Support cost-reduction, process-improvement, and spend-visibility initiatives by identifying transactional issues, providing input on process gaps, and assisting with basic purchasing reports.
• Build professional working relationships with suppliers through timely, clear, and courteous communication consistent with Moss’ values.
• Participate in training and development to build knowledge of electrical and solar materials, Moss’ procurement processes, and fundamental commercial concepts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level