Buyer II, Solar Electrical Procurement

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

The Buyer II is a mid-level purchasing professional responsible for independently managing the procurement of materials for assigned categories or projects. This role requires strong commercial judgment, the ability to interpret technical and operational requirements, and the capability to work with minimal supervision. The Buyer II ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing activities while supporting operational continuity and supplier performance.

The Buyer II serves as a key liaison between suppliers, project teams, operations, and warehouse personnel. The role contributes to cost savings, process improvements, and supplier relationship management by analyzing quotes, monitoring inventory needs, and resolving moderately complex procurement issues. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate ERP documentation, maintaining material availability, supporting the overall effectiveness of the purchasing function, and process optimization across Moss' electrical procurement function.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials or categories, including creating POs, securing confirmations, and ensuring on-time delivery
• Conduct pricing and terms negotiations for recurring, commodity, and project-based purchases to ensure value, reliability, and cost control
• Review purchase requirements for accuracy, specifications, and lead-time feasibility; analyze supplier quotes and recommend the best purchasing decisions
• Maintain close communication with project teams, operations, and warehouse staff to ensure material availability and alignment with project schedules
• Monitor inventory levels for assigned materials and ensure sufficient stock to support project schedules and operational needs
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and support issue resolution and corrective action efforts
• Resolve escalated delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal teams
• Ensure ERP data accuracy, purchasing compliance, and proper documentation of pricing, terms, and supplier communications
• Support cost-reduction, process improvement, and spend visibility initiatives across the purchasing function
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Sourcing Team with category strategy input, market analysis, and supplier intelligence
• Mentor and support junior team members (Buyer I) by providing guidance on purchasing processes and supplier interaction

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
  3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience within construction, manufacturing, or energy sectors
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and procurement workflows independently
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and ERP data management skills
• Experience with solar utility scale or electrical commodities preferred
• Negotiation and analytical skills
• Initiative and accountability
• Supplier relationship management
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication

JOB TITLE: BUYER II

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.