Electrical Purchaser
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing
Description
Department: Purchasing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Michigan
Reporting To: VP Purchasing
Join Our Team as an Electrical Purchaser!Sterling Heights, MI | Relocation Assistance Provided
Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations.
Slifco Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Purchaser to support procurement operations across multiple electrical construction projects. This individual will play a key role in managing material purchasing, vendor relationships, cost control, and delivery coordination to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead purchasing and procurement activities for electrical construction projects.
- Review project drawings, specifications, and material requests to ensure accurate purchasing.
- Generate, manage, and track purchase orders in alignment with project budgets and schedules.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality materials.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Estimators, and field leadership regarding material requirements and lead times.
- Monitor material deliveries and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies.
- Track procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
- Support forecasting of material needs across active projects.
- Assist in developing and improving purchasing processes and standards.
- Required:
3+ years of procurement experience within the electrical construction industry. - Required:
Strong knowledge of electrical materials and construction procurement practices. - Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred. (note: closed tags corrected)
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