Buyer I, Electrical Procurement

Moss & Associates (Construction)•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Moss’ Buyer I is an early-career purchasing professional who supports 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. It helps sustain 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. The Buyer I contributes to accurate ERP documentation, timely material delivery, and consistent execution of Moss’ purchasing standards across the electrical procurement function.

Requirements

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

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
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 activities 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 supplier quote comparisons, including price, lead time, and standard terms, and provide summaries or recommendations to the Buyer II or 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 staff, 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.
Participate in training and development to build knowledge of electrical and solar materials, procurement processes, and fundamental commercial concepts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.