Moss & Associates (Construction) · 23 hours ago
Senior Buyer, Solar Electrical Procurement
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expMoss & Associates is a national construction firm known for its innovative solutions and award-winning projects. The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading procurement activities for electrical commodities, driving cost optimization, and managing supplier relationships to support the company's Solar EPC projects.
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Responsibilities
Lead procurement activities for major electrical commodities and high-impact project materials
Negotiate complex supplier agreements, including rebates, contracts, and long-term pricing programs
Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation of critical supply issues
Collaborate with sourcing and logistics teams to forecast material needs and optimize supply chain operations
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through market analysis and strategic sourcing. Support supplier onboarding, prequalification, and compliance reviews.. Report key procurement KPIs and participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with corporate goals
Lead purchasing activities for complex or high-value materials and categories, managing the full life cycle from requisition review to PO issuance, supplier confirmation, and on-time delivery
Drive advanced negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and long-term agreements to ensure optimal cost, reliability, and supplier performance
Evaluate purchase requirements for accuracy, technical specifications, and feasibility; conduct detailed quote analyses and present sourcing recommendations to leadership
Partner closely with project management, operations, engineering, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability, mitigate risks, and support project execution
Monitor inventory levels for assigned materials and ensure sufficient stock to support project schedules and operational needs
Monitor and manage supplier performance using KPIs (OTD, quality, responsiveness), lead corrective action efforts, and support continuous vendor improvement
Resolve escalated delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies and serve as the primary point of contact for complex supplier issues
Ensure accuracy of ERP and purchasing data, maintain compliance with procurement policies, and enforce documentation standards across purchasing activities
Lead cost-reduction, process improvement, and spend-visibility initiatives; contribute to the development of purchasing and sourcing strategies
Support Purchasing Manager and Sourcing Team with category strategy input, market analysis, and supplier intelligence
Provide guidance, mentorship, and informal leadership to Buyers I & II, supporting their development and ensuring consistency in purchasing practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
6–8 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
Proven success in negotiating supplier contracts and managing complex purchasing portfolios
Advanced ERP system proficiency and strong financial analysis skills
Strategic sourcing and negotiation
Leadership and mentorship
Supplier performance management
Data-driven decision-making
Financial and analytical acumen
Effective communication and collaboration
Preferred
MBA
Experience within the solar, electrical, or renewable energy industries
Oracle Fusion Preferred
Company
Moss & Associates (Construction)
Moss is a national construction management company providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects across the United States.
501-1000 employees
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