Buyer in Clinton, Maryland

Buyer

This position is based out of our New Castle, PA office.

Arch Key is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow.

Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

Responsible for the daily coordination, negotiation, procurement and maintenance of materials, goods and supplies necessary for quality and timely business operations, aligning with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations. This position makes key decisions related to the procurement of essential materials and provides coaching and mentorship to procurement team employees.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of experience as a Buyer supporting the transportation, supply chain, or logistics industry, with a proven track record of sourcing materials, negotiating with vendors, and managing procurement activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong purchasing experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, invoice reconciliation, pricing negotiations, and inventory coordination while ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Proficiency working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, eCMS, or similar) and collaborating cross-functionally with project managers, warehouse teams, operations, and accounting to support daily business needs.
• A detail-oriented, customer-focused professional with excellent communication and organizational skills who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces continuous improvement (LEAN), and consistently demonstrates sound ethical business practices.

Day in the Life

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple procurement tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to work effectively with internal teams, vendors, and contractors.
• A deep understanding of the materials and logistics required for civil construction projects and the ability to anticipate and solve related challenges.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring that project deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Processes daily orders received. Research cost reduction opportunities, negotiates pricing and places orders with appropriate vendors to ensure quality materials, goods and supplies are available in a timely fashion for the appropriate group or project site. Develops alternate solutions with vendors when product is delayed or unavailable.
• Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, and monitors pricing on all orders. Works with project managers and others on purchasing needs and in development of next-step solutions on cost codes, tax/non-tax, and all non-returnable materials.
• Reconciles invoices to match purchase orders and works with accounts payable and accounts receivable groups to correctly price materials on service work orders. Meets or exceeds customer service expectations in communication, feedback and solution-based problem solving.
• Uses software system to enter purchase orders. Processes daily orders and/or functions. Supports and processes daily tool and equipment rental or purchase orders per guidelines provided. Supports prefab's daily orders.
• Completes material transfers within eCMS or other systems on an agreed-upon schedule. Acts as key contact for coordinating and…