Senior Buyer, Solar Electrical Procurement

Senior Buyer, Solar Electrical Procurement

Join to apply for the Senior Buyer, Solar Electrical Procurement role at Moss & Associates (Construction). This position focuses on strategic procurement for solar electrical projects.

Company Overview: Moss is a national privately held construction firm known for innovative solutions and award‑winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss specializes in construction management, solar EPC, design‑build, and renewable energy projects, earning recognition from Engineering News‑Record as the nation’s top solar contractor.

The Senior Buyer operates as a strategic procurement professional, leading high‑value purchasing initiatives, supplier partnerships, and category management for Moss’s Solar EPC projects. The role drives sourcing strategies, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience, mentors junior team members, and collaborates with operations, logistics, and leadership to align with procurement transformation goals.

• 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, pre‑qualification, and compliance reviews; report key procurement KPIs.
• Drive advanced negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and long‑term agreements.
• Evaluate purchase requirements, conduct quote analyses, and present sourcing recommendations.
• Partner with project management, operations, engineering, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and mitigate risks.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure sufficient stock for project schedules and operational needs.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance using KPIs (OTD, quality, responsiveness); lead corrective action.
• 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.
• Lead cost reduction, process improvement, and spend‑visibility initiatives; contribute to 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 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 (Oracle Fusion preferred).
• Experience with in the solar, electrical, or renewable energy industries preferred.
• Strategic sourcing, negotiation, leadership, and mentorship skills.
• Supplier performance management and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Effective communication and collaboration.

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Classification: Full Time – Exempt – Salaried

Reports To: Purchasing and Operations Manager – Electrical Procurement

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.