Senior Electrical Buyer

Enhance Recruiting•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Buyer to manage electrical component purchasing and materials planning for engineered power generation equipment. This individual contributor will partner with engineering, production, inventory, and suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, quality, and cost. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical product knowledge with experience interpreting bills of materials, managing ERP and MRP demand, negotiating with suppliers, and resolving shortages in a project-based manufacturing environment.

Requirements

5–10 or more years of experience in electrical purchasing, materials planning, or procurement for engineered equipment, with demonstrated senior-level scope.
Strong knowledge of electrical components and the ability to independently interpret electrical bills of materials and basic electrical documentation.
Hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems, including demand review, purchase order placement, lead-time management, shortage tracking, safety stock, and production dates.
Experience negotiating with suppliers and balancing cost, on-time delivery, and production readiness.
Ability to manage competing priorities and a high volume of open orders across multiple projects while maintaining accurate records.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, production, inventory, and supplier teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting engineered electrical equipment, generator packages, critical-power products, or project-based manufacturing.
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP purchasing system.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

Source and purchase electrical components—including switchgear, circuit protection, breakers, wire and cable, conduit, panels, controls, and related hardware—using engineering bills of materials and production requirements.
Review ERP and MRP demand, production schedules, lead times, and inventory levels to plan purchases and ensure material availability for multiple projects.
Obtain competitive pricing and negotiate costs, lead times, delivery terms, volume discounts, and purchasing agreements with suppliers and distributors.
Manage purchase orders from placement through receipt; monitor open orders, expedite materials, and communicate delays or supply risks to production and project teams.
Identify and qualify alternative suppliers and component substitutions in collaboration with engineering when shortages or extended lead times arise.
Partner with engineering and production during project kickoff, design changes, and schedule updates to anticipate needs and secure long-lead materials.
Work with materials and inventory teams to establish appropriate stocking and safety-stock levels for frequently used components and address shortages or backorders.
Develop supplier relationships, evaluate delivery accuracy, fill rates, and responsiveness, and resolve performance issues.
Coordinate with receiving and accounts payable to confirm receipts, match purchase orders and invoices, and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and lead times in the ERP system; support process improvements and perform other duties as assigned.