Capital Projects Buyer​/Expediter

On the heels of achieving 3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding
. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company
, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Construction & Expansion (C&E) / Capital Projects Management Office (PMO)

The Buyer / Expediter – CAPEX supports the procurement and expediting of materials, equipment, and services required for capital construction and manufacturing expansion projects at Virginia Transformer. This role is focused on schedule support, vendor follow-up, and documentation accuracy for CAPEX projects supporting heavy transformer manufacturing operations.

Working under the direction of the CAPEX Supervisor, this position collaborates closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Managers, and Finance to ensure critical materials and long-lead equipment are delivered on time and in alignment with approved project scope, budgets, and schedules.

This role is designed for a developing procurement professional seeking hands-on exposure to capital projects in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Assist with issuing purchase orders for CAPEX materials, equipment, and services in support of construction and expansion projects
• Support quote collection, bid tabulation, and supplier comparisons for capital purchases
• Verify purchase requisitions align with approved project scope, budgets, and technical requirements
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Management to confirm specifications prior to order placement

• Track supplier lead times, fabrication milestones, and shipment dates for CAPEX items
• Maintain expediting logs and delivery trackers for long-lead and critical path equipment
• Proactively follow up with vendors and elevate potential delays to the CAPEX Supervisor
• Coordinate delivery timing with site teams to support installation and construction sequencing
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for suppliers after purchase order issuance
• Schedule and document routine vendor status check-ins
• Assist with resolving delivery, documentation, and basic logistics issues

• Maintain organized procurement and expediting records including quotes, POs, delivery confirmations, and status logs
• Assist with invoice matching and validation against purchase orders and receiving documentation
• Support tracking of changes related to delivery dates, quantities, or scope clarifications

• Interface regularly with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Managers, and Finance
• Provide procurement and expediting status updates for project meetings and reviews
• Support CAPEX forecasting by maintaining accurate commitment and delivery…